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| Prospects | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
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Evans, Peter – Prospects, 1995
Examines the educational policies and recent legislation concerning special education students in countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD consists mostly of Western industrialized nations and Japan. Includes an overview of programs and resources, as well as several tables of statistical…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Blanco, Rosa; Duk, Cynthia – Prospects, 1995
Reviews the current educational policy in Latin America and the Caribbean regarding mainstreaming special education students. The current policy is committed to educational equity and the integration of special needs students into school and society. Includes a discussion of vocational education and research and development for the future. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Reguera, Luis – Prospects, 1995
Asserts that vocational education for special education students is necessary for their self-esteem, independence, and integration into society. Maintains that current training is woefully inadequate since it emphasizes manual labor skills. Advocates the use of Individual Training Plans (ITP) to coordinate vocational, social, and cognitive aspects…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Education Work Relationship, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
