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Download full textNathanson, Jeanne H., Ed. – OSERS News in Print, 1992
This serial issue features articles on the theme of empowering people with disabilities. First, there is a message from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' Assistant Secretary, Robert R. Davila. Next, "Empowerment: Dependence versus Independence," by Frank G. Bowe, stresses the need for…
Descriptors: Athletics, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Community Programs
Riddell, Sheila; And Others – 1992
A project that sought to describe current policies and practices for the recognition, identification, assessment, and provision for the needs of Scottish children with specific learning difficulties associated with literacy is described. Other aims were: to identify criteria used to judge the effectiveness of different approaches; to report on how…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Disability Identification, Dyslexia, Educational Methods
Crux, Sandra C. – 1991
This book is a practitioner's guide to presenting various compensatory learning strategies to adult students with learning disabilities. The introductory chapter defines key terminology related to adult learners, learning disabilities, and compensatory strategies; learning and learning-disabled adults; and the principles of adult learning. Chapter…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Vogel, Susan A., Ed. – 1992
This collection of papers is designed to provide an overview of validated practices that have been proven effective for children with language learning disabilities, preschool age through adolescence. The first section addresses oral language interventions, in "Preschool Language Intervention in the Classroom: Rationale and Organizational…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1992
This document is designed to assist physical education teachers to design curricula which can help students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments, and educable mental impairments achieve Michigan's essential goals and objectives for physical education. Chapter I discusses legal mandates, terminology, movement characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Jordan, Nancy C., Ed.; Goldsmith-Phillips, Josephine, Ed. – 1994
This collection of original papers synthesizes research on learning disabilities in school-age children, with the theme of connecting learning disabilities research with assessment and practice. The volume begins with a paper by Howard S. Adelman titled "Learning Disabilities: On Interpreting Research Translations." Part I of the…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Processes, Consultation Programs
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1990
Under legislative mandate, the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges (CCC) was directed to report to the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) on the number, ethnicity, gender, disability, and age of individuals receiving services as learning disabled (LD) students during each academic year from 1987-88 through…
Descriptors: Age, Ancillary School Services, Bias, Community Colleges
Becker, Evelyn Z.; McCormick, Sandra – 1991
This review examines all data-based ecologically valid studies published in "Learning Disability Quarterly" or "Journal of Learning Disabilities" that addressed reading instruction and were published from 1980 to 1990. It first looks at studies focusing on comprehension, including such reader factors as prior knowledge, metacognition, and visual…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Cooper, David H.; Speece, Deborah L. – 1989
This report presents four studies summarizing results of Project SEARCH, which attempted to identify characteristics of children at risk, apply risk analysis procedures, and identify effective educational practices. The first study examined the presence or absence of risk factors in 25 first graders (and 10 controls) referred by their teachers to…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, At Risk Persons, Delivery Systems, Educational Methods
Milota, Cathy; And Others – 1991
This resource guide presents general information about disabilities and summaries of relevant federal laws. A question-and-answer format is used to highlight key features of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142, reauthorized in 1990 as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Autism, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Barretti, Michael R. – 1993
This practicum was designed to develop transition skills of students with learning disabilities into the community college through a support services program designed to enhance academic and social competencies. A series of instructional sessions (24 hourly sessions) were held separately with 10 first semester college students and 10 graduating…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, College Freshmen, Community Colleges
Bender, William N., Ed. – 1993
This book is written to assist the reader in understanding current thinking in the field of learning disabilities (LD), as well as current practices in that field. Part I describes the characteristics typically associated with LD, and includes the following chapters: "Neurological Basis of Learning Disabilities" (Richard M. Marshall and George W.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Cognitive Psychology, Daily Living Skills, Disability Identification
Lyon, G. Reid, Ed. – 1994
This book offers 27 papers addressing critical issues in the assessment of students with all kinds of learning disabilities. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Critical Issues in the Measurement of Learning Disabilities" (G. Reid Lyon); "A Matrix of Decision Points in the Measurement of Learning Disabilities" (Barbara K. Keogh);…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cognitive Processes, Definitions
Evaluation and Training Inst., Los Angeles, CA. – 1991
This Vocational Education Resource Package (VERP) was developed to provide materials useful in replicating an exemplary vocational education program for special student populations in the California Community Colleges. This VERP provides information on the High Tech Center for disabled students. Part I is a general overview of the VERP project,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Glen, Sally; McCoy, Youlonda – 1980
The second of three training modules for paraprofessionals working with handicapped children, this manual presents information relevant to paraprofessionals in community colleges, public schools, and child care settings. The module is intended for those with some experience and/or education regarding special needs children. The first of two major…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
