The first issue of a quarterly publication addresses a variety of issues in the education of severely impaired students. Articles, contributed by educators and support staff, examine the following topics: affective education: the hidden curriculum; the importance of touch and activities for staff and students; affective education activities centered on self and body awareness, emotions and feelings, and affiliation; stresses induced in care givers from dealing with severely impaired persons; and the relationship between parents and teachers of severely handicapped students. The bulk of the publication offers teaching suggestions in the areas of language arts, health education, physical education, home living, creative arts, and vocational education. (CL)