The expansion of school-based team functions is considered in terms of their use in providing consultation and technical assistance to instructional staff as well as for enhancing the functioning of the school as an organization. The functions range from the child to the school psychological services unit and reflect a systems orientation.…

This paper assesses federal legislation and programs affecting education for children with disabilities. The enactment of Public Law 94-142 sought to ensure that every handicapped child aged 5-18, and later 3-21, receive appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Studies support the importance of early intervention programs…

Based on the findings of a 1998 conference on the new assessment and accountability requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this report discusses critical issues that surround the assessment provisions included in the 1997 IDEA amendments and contains recommendations related to state and district-wide assessments…