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Download full textLilly, M. Stephen; Thomas, M. Angele, Ed. – 1982
The view that regular education should be returned the responsibility for many services currently provided by special education is argued by M. Stephen Lilly, as part of the 1982 Statespersons' Roundtable of the Council for Exceptional Children. In addition, criticism of this view is expressed by John W. Kidd, along with comments from the 13…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Labeling (of Persons), Mainstreaming
Hinkle, J. Scott – 1994
This digest notes that there has been an increase in the number of graduate community mental health counseling programs requiring course work in abnormal behavior, psychopathology, and psychodiagnosis and that, as a result of this increase, utilization of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) also has…
Descriptors: Classification, Counselor Training, Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Criteria
Thomas, M. Angele, Ed. – 1980
The document includes three papers presented at a roundtable discussion of issues concerning The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the field of special education. Following an introduction by K. Wyatt, a paper titled "Categorizing Children and Funds" by M. Reynolds addresses the problems associated with categorizing exceptional…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Tauber, Robert T. – 1998
Research suggests that teacher expectations can predict changes in student achievement and behavior. This Digest discusses the Pygmalion effect, or the idea that one's expectations about a person can eventually lead that person to behave and achieve in ways that conform to those expectations. Many teachers believe that they can judge ahead of time…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Labeling (of Persons), Self Fulfilling Prophecies
Algozzine, Bob; And Others – 1991
Based on presentations given at a 1989 conference, this booklet offers a literature-based perspective on systematic screening procedures and functional assessment procedures to facilitate services to students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The following topics are addressed: assessment decisions (in the areas of classification,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Educational Diagnosis
Rodriguez, Richard Fajardo – 1982
The over-representation of minority group children, particularly Mexican Americans, in special education has been well documented. The use of standardized, norm-referenced, psychological assessment measures has created obstacles to the advancement of minority group individuals in American society. This is especially true since results from such…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Educational Discrimination, Educational Legislation
Zarate, Narcisa – 1983
The Mexican American's education is affected by such societal factors as the (1) referent used to identify these Americans; (2) relationships created and affected by historical events; (3) access to participation in the educational process at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels; (4) curriculum offering at all levels; and (5)…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Aspiration, Curriculum Problems, Educational Attainment
