Exceptional Children articles from March 2001

Exceptional Children archives from March 2001

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
March 22, 2001... In April 2000, the Board of Governors of the Council for Exceptional Children voted to develop a new logo for the Council, one that would symbolize our vision for special education, the changes we are making to better serve our members, and our...

Reflections on a Research Career: Generalizations from 25 Years of Research on Assessment and Instructional Decision Making.
March 22, 2001... For the past 25 years, I have been concerned with improving instructional outcomes for all students, but especially those at the margins: students with disabilities, students who are gifted and talented, and those who are at risk of school...

Arithmetic Performance of Students: Implications for Standards and Programming.
March 22, 2001... The United States is at a crucial point in the mathematics education of students with mild disabilities. Never before in education has there been such a desire for advanced mathematics achievement by all students. This desire must be considered...

Interpreting Outcomes of Social Skills Training for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities.
March 22, 2001... Few people would question the importance of social competence in the overall development and adjustment of all students. Arguably, the ability to interact successfully with peers and significant adults is one of the most important aspects of...

Children Surviving Cancer: Psychosocial Adjustment, Quality of Life, and School Experiences.
March 22, 2001... Each year nearly 8,000 children are diagnosed with some form of cancer (American Cancer Society, 1997). Thirty years ago few of these children were cured and issues relating to their education and overall quality of life were overshadowed by...

Teachers' Perceptions of One State's Alternate Assessment: Implications for Practice and Preparation.
March 22, 2001... Students with special needs are now being equally included in educational systems as a result of the 1997 Amendments of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '97); (Kearns, Kleinert, Clayton, Burdge, & Williams, 1998; Kleinert,...

"Who I Am and What I Want": Adolescents' Self-Definition and Struggles.
March 22, 2001... When does one become an adult? For many, the legal age of maturity coincides with graduation from high school. One's 18th birthday or a high school graduation ceremony, however, does not complete the passage from child to adult. The transition...

Social Support in Inclusive Schools: Student and Teacher Perspectives.
March 22, 2001... An individual's social world is comprised of a complex interplay between experiences within his or her social network, feelings of social support, and perceptions of social competence. Researchers recognize the importance of gathering...