Conversations with state department representatives in four Midwestern states produced a discussion of trends and commentary on the status of state definitions of behavioral disorders/emotional disturbance, as well as identification practices and procedures. Among concerns expressed are the need to be more systematic in gathering behavioral data.…

Eleven focus groups, representing a broad range of Iowa thought, met in five Iowa cities in 1993 to talk about programming for students with behavioral and emotional problems. Participants viewed four videotapes of students with behavior problems, discussed what their schools would most commonly do to serve the students, and explored what their…

This booklet reviews the literature and examines issues associated with providing services to students who exhibit externalizing or acting-out behaviors in the schools. Considered are the following issues: eligibility (whether socially maladjusted or conduct-disordered students are eligible for special education); legal intent (intent of the…