Background: Despite well-established benefits of engaging in regular physical activity, children and young people with intellectual disabilities are significantly less active than their age peers. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two teachers of PE and two learning support assistants working in special schools in order to…

The case of a 15-year-old special education student with academic learning disabilities but adequate social skills, is cited as evidence that teachers can develop effective vocational programs at their schools. (GW)

This conference proceedings compile presentations from a 2000 meeting of the American Montessori International of the United States, focusing on the Montessori view toward freedom and responsibility and addressing other issues of importance in Montessori education. The papers presented at the conference are: (1) "Strategies for You and Your…