Initiating change at the local level: Delivery of Educational Services to Students with Moderate to Severe Handicapping Conditions

Authors

Michael F. Giangreco, University of VermontFollow
Paul McKinney
Melinda O. Fitzpatrick
C. Albert Sabin

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

6-1986

Abstract

This article describes program initiat1ves undertaken by a rural educational cooperative In an effort to bridge the gap between "current best practices" and local educational program opportunities for school-aged students with moderate, severe, and profound handicapping conditions. It compares previous program characteristics with current practices in areas such educational placement, student groupings, curriculum, community-based Instruction, therapeutic services, end post-school preparation. Factors which influenced major program changes are discussed.

Comments

ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED276182 or EC190943

Recommended Citation

Giangreco, M. F., McKinney, P., Fitzpatrick, M. O. & Sabin, C. A. (1986). Initiating change at the local level: Delivery of services to students with moderate to profound handicapping conditions. Auburn, NY: Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED276182 or EC190943).