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Odom, Samuel L., Ed. – 2002
Based on a groundbreaking 5-year research study conducted by the Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion, this book explores the barriers to and influences on inclusive education settings for young children. Topics covered include individualized instruction, family perceptions of inclusion, and cultural and linguistic diversity. The…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cultural Relevance, Definitions, Disabilities
Brown, William H., Ed.; Conroy, Maureen A., Ed. – 1997
Mainstreaming, integrating, and including young children with developmental delays in programs with peers without developmental delays began over 25 years ago and has gained much legal and policy support. This book provides early childhood educators with high-quality and contemporary information that they might need while serving young children…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Developmental Delays, Early Intervention
Abbott, Lesley, Ed.; Nutbrown, Cathy, Ed. – 2001
Noting that the approach to early childhood education of Reggio Emilia, Italy, has gained worldwide recognition as it challenges accepted approaches, this book reflects the impressions and experiences of the Reggio Emilia approach gained by a range of early childhood educators following a study visit to the region. The book focuses on key issues…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Inclusive Schools, Learning, Mother Attitudes
Download full textdeFosset, Shelley, Ed. – 1999
The materials in this resource packet present a variety of perspectives and information for individuals and organizations implementing inclusive programs for preschool children with disabilities. It is organized into three sections. Section 1 presents varied perspectives on inclusion of preschool-age children with disabilities in settings with…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Wolfendale, Sheila, Ed. – 1994
This essays in this book contain valuable and up-to-date information about current issues and developments in assessing special educational needs. The context of the book is the mainstream setting in the United Kingdom. The aim of these chapters is to consider special needs in inclusive education, consistent with British special needs legislation.…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Reschly, Daniel J., Ed.; Tilly, W. David, III, Ed.; Grimes, Jeffrey P., Ed. – 1998
This volume presents 12 papers that address the increasing shift toward functional and noncategorical approaches to special education. The papers are: (1) "Origins of Categorical Special Education Services in Schools and a Rationale for Changing Them" (Jim Ysseldyke and Doug Marston); (2) "Reform Trends and System Design Alternatives" (Dan Reschly…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Based Assessment, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Westat, Inc., Rockville, MD. – 2001
The first of this collection of five fact sheets discusses the role of paraprofessionals in educating students with disabilities. The caseload characteristics of paraprofessionals, specific activities of special education paraprofessionals, the kind of training paraprofessionals receive, and supervision and support of paraprofessionals are…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Education
Koegel, Lynn Kern, Ed.; And Others – 1996
Twenty papers on positive behavioral support for people with difficult behavior are grouped into four sections: (1) family issues and family support; (2) education issues; (3) social inclusion; and (4) community inclusion. Papers include: "Parent Education for Prevention and Reduction of Severe Problem Behaviors" (Lynn Kern Koegel et…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
Gandini, Lella, Ed.; Edwards, Carolyn Pope, Ed. – 2001
This book describes Italian experiences in providing early care and education, focusing on four cities--Milan, Parma, Reggio Emilia, and Pistoia--with outstanding city-run systems designed to serve children under 3 and their families. The book considers specific strategies or practices used, and interprets the significance of the Italian…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Day Care, Delivery Systems, Documentation
Alabama Inst. for Deaf and Blind, Talladega. – 1999
This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of a 4-year federally funded project designed to meet the critical need in Alabama to provide effective practices in the delivery of educational services to children and youth with deaf-blindness from birth through 21 years of age and to their families and service providers. The project…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Children, Deaf Blind
Falvey, Mary A., Ed. – 1995
Building upon a historical discussion of general and special education reform, this book gives suggestions on how to optimize learning for a diversity of students. The chapters in the book are: (1) "Practices in General Education: Past and Present" (Jennifer J. Coots, and others); (2) "Services for Students with Disabilities: Past…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Cramer, Shirley C., Ed.; Ellis, William, Ed. – 1996
This book contains papers on learning disabilities based on presentations made at the "Summit on Learning Disabilities: A National Responsibility," held in September 1994. The first section provides an overview and includes "The State of Research" (G. Reid Lyon). The second section focuses on education and includes:…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adults, Advocacy, Attention Deficit Disorders
National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, Baltimore, MD. – 1994
Position papers of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities during 1981-1994 and information about this committee's history, mission, and operational procedures are presented. The position papers and statements are as follows: "Learning Disabilities: Issues on Definition" (1981); "In-service Programs in Learning…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adults, Agency Role, College Bound Students
Zionts, Paul, Ed. – 1997
This book presents discussions of the practical implementation of inclusion principles with students having learning and/or behavioral problems and disorders. The chapters, arranged under two topical units, "Perspectives and Experiences" and "Best Practices" are: (1) "Inclusion: Chasing the Impossible Dream? Maybe"…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Child Rearing, Cultural Differences
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed. – 1998
Derived from two national multicultural symposia, this compendium focuses on an array of topics that combine research and educational practices for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disabilities and/or gifts. Specific papers include: (1) "Parent-Involved Social Skill Instruction and the Perceptions of Children…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Educational Innovation
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