The paper describes development of the Pupil Observation Schedule (POS), a computer based system which provides a framework for assessing, evaluating, and reporting behavioral progress of emotionally disturbed students. The POS is used to rate five skill areas--computation, language, reading, reference, and psychomotor skills; and nine behavioral…

Recent federal and state laws and regulations mandate new and increased services for handicapped students served by local school districts and educational service agencies. Public Law 94-142 requires that free appropriate educational programs be provided for all handicapped children. To react appropriately to both federal and state mandates and to…

Volume II contains handouts and transparencies for use with the trainers' guide, a manual for administrators, assessment personnel, and others involved in the development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped children in Wyoming. The instructional materials are organized by module subtopics (except for IEP…

Designed for teachers of the severely handicapped within the Arizona public schools, the manual reviews current practices in special education for this population. An initial chapter examines student characteristics, while a second reviews current practices in assessment (including brief descriptions of vocational, social, perceptual, language,…

The fourth in a series from a study of least restrictive environment (LRE) placement for handicapped students identifies exemplary practices useful in arriving at LRE placements. Analysis of state documents and observations of 134 placement team meetings held in five states were carried out. Noteworthy approaches are summarized for five…

Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, will require home economics teachers to participate in preparing individual educational programs for their handicapped students. The article gives requirements of the law and an example of a teacher-made check list for bathroom skills. (MF)

A survey of teachers' attitudes over the use of individual education programs (IEPs) for handicapped children revealed that they viewed the IEP more as a legal requirement than as an important guide for planning instruction. Few helped develop their students' IEPs. Recommendations for increasing teacher involvement in IEP are presented.…

A transition-oriented program was developed to meet the needs of mildly handicapped secondary students in Montgomery County, Maryland. Described are the program's planning process, adaptation of a generic transition model to a specific school, addition of a prevocational exploration course, and improvement of the annual individualized education…

The present call for excellence can be seen in previous cycles of educational reform. Recent reports and studies on reform lack a concern for equity. Concepts of equity, equality and excellence are discussed. Disadvantages for minorities in reform programs are pointed out. Alternative reforms are proposed to enhance equity for minorities and…

Argues that, with the advent of the 1981 Education Act and its focus on the integration of all pupils into mainstream schools, behaviorist teaching methods are beginning to play a central role in meeting special education needs. Applications of objectives-based curriculum development, direct instruction, precision teaching, and individual…

Describes ways in which educators are using microcomputers to teach special education students basic skills and to handle paperwork demanded by legal regulations. A comparison of Individualized Education Program (IEP) software packages currently available and a profile of a Louisiana school district's special education network are included. (MBR)

This book and accompanying video are intended to be a practical guide to implementing a whole school approach to inclusion, emphasizing the changes in the roles and activities of all school personnel. The book, which is included with the purchase of the video, is designed to serve as a hands-on free-standing resource. It begins with discussion of…

This document contains a summary of proceedings of a conference convened June 12-14, 2002, to discuss special education paperwork and to explore ways to reduce paperwork. Participants reacted to and built upon information regarding paperwork from several sources, including a survey of state directors on special education paperwork; a survey on…

This guide for parents of children with disabilities explains the basics of the special education process focusing on parent participation in the process of developing the child's individualized education program (IEP). The first section reviews the IEP process including what is involved, the IEP meeting, who attends the IEP meeting, the role of…

This book is intended to assist in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of more effective, legally sound disciplinary policies and procedures for all students in school. Case histories, court decisions, literature reviews, and positive education practices regarding the use of properly created intervention plans are available in many…