The historical development of the Training School at Vineland (New Jersey) is examined. The school's contributions to the field of mental retardation are traced through the educational activities and research carried out by its leaders: S. Olin Garrison, Edward Johnstone, Henry Goddard, and Edgar Doll. (Author/JDD)

Brazil's Special Technical School for the Gifted is a residential school for gifted underprivileged youngsters. This paper describes the secondary school's antecedents; identification, recruitment, and selection of students; organization of the educational experience; after-school assistance such as occupational training; teacher training;…

The progress of a developmentally delayed child is described by his mother, covering his infancy, placement in and withdrawal from a residential school, family life, placement in a day school, adolescence, and entry into adulthood. (CB)

A unit was established at a residential school in Britain to meet the needs of physically disabled students over 16 years of age. The program focuses on maximum physical independence, social skills, work experience, and the continuance of basic education. (CL)

The history of education of the deaf in Canada is traced. Recent trends include: preschool home visiting programs, extension services for hearing-impaired children, vocational programs in existing schools, support programs in junior colleges, separate units for multihandicapped deaf children, and teacher training programs affiliated with a…

Describes the development, implementation, and results of an attitude measurement questionnaire on career choices for the deaf. The questionnaire was administered to parents, teachers, houseparents, and teacher aides at a residential school for the deaf in England. Results showed differences in career advice to hearing and non-hearing persons.…

Prior to attendance at the residential school, students were making an average of approximately .56 grade equivalent gains on academic achievement tests for every year spent in school. During the period under study, children achieved an average of approximately 1.19 yearly grade level increase. (SBH)

The results of a survey of 40 state residential schools for the deaf on the trends, status, and changes in terms of graduation requirements and the movement (if any) toward competency based education are presented. (PHR)

This listing provides directory information on Canadian schools and programs for preschool, elementary, and secondary children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Under each province is an alphabetical listing by city of schools (residential and day), provincial programs, local programs, and other types of facilities. (Author/CR)

Nine primary-age children at a residential school for the deaf were read bedtime stories using a Total Communication approach. Every child subsequently demonstrated growth on each of several language assessments, including language comprehension and expressive language. (JDD)

The 1987 survey of 57 residential schools for the deaf found that the varying state interpretations of Least Restrictive Environment under Public Law 94-142 are a major determining factor in the role played by the residential school. Survey results were compared to a similar 1977 survey. (DB)

This paper discusses Great Britain's Children Act 1989, specifically as it relates to special needs children. It compares assessment under the 1989 Children's Act and the 1981 Education Act, outlines provisions for children in independent residential schools, examines procedures for child protection, and notes the child's right to withhold consent…

Children with hearing impairments in three types of placements were evaluated three to four years after enrollment to determine whether changes had occurred in performance intelligence quotients. Results demonstrated significant gains for commuters and residents attending a residential school, in contrast to no change for children attending a…