This action research study describes the perceptions of third through fifth grade classroom teachers and special services teachers who provided services to students needing special modifications in their instruction or interventions in order to succeed in regular classrooms. Participants indicated their level of agreement with 14 questions on a…

Increased interest in research into school level environment has not been extended to special education in the United Kingdom, but J. E. Adams (1998) found evidence that differences in pedagogic practice between schools for children with moderate learning disability (MLD) and severe learning disability (SLD) were in part attributable to school…

Studied effects of mainstreaming on the roles of professionals in 16 inclusive preschool programs, using interviews, observation, and document analysis. Found that a sense of shared philosophy or joint ownership of children, when reached jointly rather than being lopsided or imposed from outside, produced more positive experiences, and that key…

This paper outlines the tasks required in developing special education consultation programs to serve special needs students in the least restrictive environment: determination of program goals, selection of models and approaches, identification of specific consulting strategies and tasks, allocation of resources, preparation of affected…

Described are five ways to coordinate resource room and regular education programs: (1) consultation services, (2) collaborative teaching/co-teaching, (3) structured recess program, (4) work completion groups, (5) and daily check-outs for contract monitoring. (DB)

Elementary students (n=150) with learning disabilities were interviewed regarding their preferences for special education service delivery. Students (who were all currently receiving pull-out services) preferred receiving extra help in the special education class from the special education teacher. Students' preferences were not related to age,…

The purpose of the current study was to examine beginning special educators' experiences in their attempts to implement two key requirements associated with reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997: access to the general education curriculum and participation in general education programs. We conducted in-depth interviews…

This study serves as a pilot study for a longitudinal study that will be conducted a year later. The purpose of this research is to determine how a course in special education has impacted secondary general education pre-service teachers' attitudes towards individuals with disabilities, teaching students with mild disabilities and the degree of…

The special education profession in the USA has witnessed a recent struggle between researchers who defend a positivistic approach to knowledge and practice and "postmodern" special educators who challenge that approach. An analysis based on a sociological theory of heresy provides insight into the social and professional dynamics operating in…

This paper describes the use of special "Intervention Teachers" to address the needs of severely learning disabled (LD) high school students in a Chicago Public High School. In this approach the Intervention Teacher, a trained LD teacher, consults with, helps, and observes the regular teacher's instructional plans and implementation.…

To facilitate the least restrictive education of handicapped children required by Public Law 94-142, special educators are encouraged to cooperate with regular classroom teachers in meeting the needs of handicapped children. An outline of eight suggestions for developing communication skills and effective consultation techniques focuses on being…

To comply with federal and state laws mandating free and appropriate education for all handicapped children, the Kentucky General Assembly authorized the State Department of Education, the Kentucky Council on Teacher Education and Certification, and the Kentucky Council on Higher Education to study higher education programs and certification…

One of several possible systems for delivering special education services, a consulting teacher approach seeks to manage and educate handicapped children in regular elementary classrooms. Vermont has adopted this approach for certain handicapped children because it is less costly and disruptive, avoids labeling and extensive testing, provides…

In response to shifting demand for teachers, a special education option was added to the University of Delaware's undergraduate elementary program. Without sacrifice of existing programs, college resources were reallocated to maximize the normalization of school services for educationally handicapped children. Thirty-six to 40 undergraduates per…

The development, operation, and evaluation of an experimentally based teacher training program, the Mildly Handicapped Program (MHP), is described in this report. The overall concern of the program is to develop teachers who, in the real world public school classroom setting, obtain the best possible results from elementary age children in special…