The strength of the basic framework described in this article stems from cooperation between Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and their member school boards. This cooperation is explained in terms of BOCES' implementation, development, governance and administration, funding sources and the scope and growth of its programs and…

Describes the "Walking Teachers" program in Thailand, developed to bring functional literacy to all adults in the community where they live. The walking teachers have three functions: (1) teaching adult functional literacy, (2) overseeing nonformal educational activities, and (3) coordinating rural development activities in general. (CH)

Describes the problems and rewards of providing schooling to temporarily hospitalized children who would normally be attending regular school. The key requirements of hospital instructors are creativity and flexibility. (MLF)

Points out that services to the foreign language profession, ranging from work on local committees to national leadership, are performed almost exclusively by volunteers and criticizes the attitudes of some members of the profession toward their visiting colleagues. Cites several incidents where visitors met with shocking lack of assistance and…

A survey of 40 resource room or itinerant teachers of students with visual impairments in British Columbia (Canada) gathered information concerning teacher training/experience, caseload characteristics, nature of service to students with multiple disabilities, contact with parents and other professionals, and teaching activities. (JDD)

The national push to address the rising problem of childhood obesity is especially relevant for students with disabilities, because experts say such students are more likely to be obese than their peers without disabilities. Despite the progress that has been made over the years to address the needs of children with disabilities, the vast majority…

The document examines the nature of itinerant teaching with hearing impaired students in rural areas. The itinerant teacher's varied roles in working with teachers, administrators, parents, and students are explored. Needs skills, including mediation skills and experience in counseling, are reviewed. Suggestions are offered for interacting with…

The study examined the effects of an inservice program for nine resource and eight itinerant teachers on skills of regular classroom teachers in meeting needs of visually handicapped students enrolled in their classes and supportive services provided to classroom teachers by resource and itinerant teachers. An introductory chapter covers…

Examined is a 2 year program in which itinerant teachers provided preparatory educational experiences to preschool visually handicapped children and demonstrated specific educational techniques to parents. Explained are: procedures of identification, referral, interviewing and instruction; use of paraprofessionals, mobility specialists, and…

Encourages parochial schools to utilize public-supported home instruction services. Suggests ways that classroom teachers can cooperate with home instruction teachers to help facilitate the student's return to school (e.g., maintain contact with the student and the home instructor; send handouts, worksheets, and class notes; and agree on grading…

A description of a course for grades 4 to 8 using the Apple II microcomputer is given. (MK)

The article describes the history of education of blind and visually impaired people in Western Australia, culminating in integrated education in the 1970's and the subsequent effects of mainstreaming. It also discusses the special problems of itinerant teachers, who often travel hundreds of miles to see one student. (Author/DB)

The role of the itinerant teacher in working with students with hearing impairments is described. Practical guidelines are offered for coping with professional challenges, scheduling time with students, working harmoniously with general education teachers, organizing materials and space, and dealing with the requirements of travel among schools.…

This study analyzed data from surveys returned by 319 itinerant teachers of students with hearing impairments. Analysis of responses suggests that itinerant teaching differs in numerous ways from more traditional special class and resource room approaches. Implications are considered, in light of the increasing use of the itinerant service…

An itinerant/consultant program in Colorado provides services to children with mild to severe emotional and behavior problems. Three Itinerant Behavior Development (IBD) teachers service 24 elementary and 5 middle schools. The program, which expanded from behavior management to include curriculum modifications, overcame early staff resistance and…