{"title":"Restructuring Schools through the Wraparound Approach: The LADSE Experience.","authors":"L. Eber","doi":"10.1300/J008V11N01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V11N01_03","url":null,"abstract":"Summary The La Grange Area Department of Special Education's (LADSE) Wraparound Project (WRAP) is a five year school-based systems change initiative for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD) and their families. WRAP is focused on improving outcomes for these students and their families by converting the existing categorical special education and mental health services into a more integrated and flexible system (Eber, 1993). This systems change initiative culminated in the restructuring of special education programs into the LADSE EBD Network beginning with the 1994-95 school year. This network embodies the wraparound approach and integrates mental health, education and other family-focused services in a comprehensive school-based model. This article describes the progressive development of wraparound pilots and projects and the resulting restructured education service network which has been developed in the LADSE community. Evaluation data, which has been used to shape decision-making ...","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124235139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Memphis City Schools Mental Health Center: A Comprehensive Integrated Service Program.","authors":"J. Faris, Gerry T. Nichol","doi":"10.1300/J008V11N01_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V11N01_04","url":null,"abstract":"Summary This article describes a nationally recognized integrated service program in operation since 1969 within the Memphis (TN) City Schools. Memphis City Schools Mental Health Center represents a comprehensive model for the delivery of integrated mental health and substance abuse services to children and youth with a wide range of problems. Notably, the model incorporates elements of primary and secondary prevention and community outreach into service delivery, components that may be under-emphasized in programs that are oriented toward specific clinical populations (e.g., SED). Program components are discussed in detail to demonstrate both unique and inter-related program features, reflecting the complex needs of the children and families being served. Future directions and challenges are also considered.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129417060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implications of the National Agenda to Improve Results for Children and Youth with or at Risk of Serious Emotional Disturbance","authors":"David Osher, Tom V. Hanley","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N02_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N02_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Fragmented, agency-centered services contribute to poor educational and social outcomes. The National Agenda to Improve Results for Children and Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance targets approaches that are knowledge-based and have a high likelihood of improving outcomes. This article explores the implications of the Agenda's seven targets andthe importance of early identification and prevention.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129049058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Competitive Employment and Service Management for Adolescents and Young Adults with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.","authors":"M. Bullis, K. Paris","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N02_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N02_05","url":null,"abstract":"Summary Adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) pose difficult service delivery problems as they display the types of behaviors that are least tolerated inschool, work, and community settings. This population has (a) the highest drop-out rate (over 50%) and (b) the highest unemployment rate (52%) four years after leaving high school of all disability groups served by special education. Further, there are few transition programs and interventions with documented long-term benefit for this population and age group. Given the variety and severity of the complex problems associated with EBD (e.g., poverty, substance abuse, family planning, counseling, criminal activities, etc.), and the poor transition experiences of this population, it is imperative that a coordinated systern of vocational training and social support be afforded adolescents and young adults with EBD to have maximum effect. This article describes such a service model and summarizes preliminary data on the effect of the program.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122834135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"School-Based Integrated Service Programs: Toward More Effective Service Delivery for Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD).","authors":"R. Illback, C. M. Nelson","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N02_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N02_01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121518375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Cheney, Craig Barringer, Dayle Upham, B. Manning
{"title":"Project Destiny: A Model for Developing Educational Support Teams through Interagency Networks for Youth with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders.","authors":"D. Cheney, Craig Barringer, Dayle Upham, B. Manning","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N02_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N02_04","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128740725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Schools as Health Service Delivery Sites: Current Status and Future Directions.","authors":"Ronda C. Talley, R. J. Short","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N02_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N02_03","url":null,"abstract":"Summary The health of our nation is inextricably linked with the health of our children. While families and professionals alike have recognized this truth for decades, current social reform movements in education and health services have provided an unprecedented opportunity for schools to become equal partners in addressing the needs of children, families, and communities in a wholistic, boundary-free, and collaborative manner. Since schools are the one social institution with which every child has contact, they offer a natural environment for assessment, services, and follow-up to promote the convergent education and health agendas articulated in Goals 2000 and Healthy People 2000. This article examines the components of education and health care reform with particular attention to a recon-ceptualization of health care services in schools. Within this framework, special services professionals are highlighted as leaders in service coordination and delivery for students, staff, and the community at large.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"23 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120909245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Special Educators' Competencies and Preparation for the Delivery of Sex Education.","authors":"Regina M. Foley","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N01_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N01_06","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the adequacy of preservice and inservice preparation and the competence of inservice special educators to deliver sex education to youth with disabilities. In the survey, 200 inservice special educators were requested (a) to describe the adequacy of their preservice and inservice training programs and (b) to rate their level of proficiency for 17 competencies necessary to provide sex education instruction. A majority of the 79 respondents indicated that their preservice and inservice programs provided inadequate preparation to deliver sex education. Generally, the educators described their knowledge and instructional skills to provide sex education to be within the slightly below average to average range. Implications for future research and training are discussed.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129447316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Special Education in General Education Classrooms","authors":"Robin Johnson, D. Test, B. Algozzine","doi":"10.1300/J008v10n01_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008v10n01_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Disputes about where to best educate students with disabilities remain unresolved, and concerns about mainstreaming, inclusive schools, and full inclusion are continuously resurfacing. Cooperative leaching has emerged as an alternative for service delivery in an era motivated by a need to reform current practices. With a supportive learning approach to cooperative teaching, the general education teacher is responsible for teaching content, and the special education teacher is responsible for developing and implementing student activities. In this research, supportive learning activities were implemented in a multiple-baseline time series design across four, 5th-grade classrooms. To ensure continuity of core curriculum between special and general education teachers, necessary interventions for student success were designed and implemented collaboratively by both teachers. The purpose was to evaluate the effects of a cooperative teaching alternative (supportive learning) on teaching behavior, the b...","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116036625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandra L Harris Gsapp, J. Handleman, J. Belchic, Beth A. Glasberg
{"title":"The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales for Young Children with Autism.","authors":"Sandra L Harris Gsapp, J. Handleman, J. Belchic, Beth A. Glasberg","doi":"10.1300/J008V10N01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V10N01_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Parents of 20 preschool children with Autistic Disorder were interviewed with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Interview Edition Survey Form, upon their child's admission to an intensive educational program, after one school year, and after two school years. Results showed that the Vineland was sensitive to changes in the children's adaptive functioning, and reflected differential changes in the four domains of Motor, Socialization, Daily Living and Communication skills. It is suggested that the Vineland, which is administered to parents and does not require the child's cooperation, is a useful instrument for school psychologists and other special services providers in assessing the child with autism's educational progress and programming needs.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"310 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116118019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}