ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe and compare three word recognition abilities of reading disabled students. One hundred and fifty (150) reading disabled pupils, 75 elementary and 75 high school, were randomly selected to participate in this study. Correlated t‐test procedures were used to process the data. The dependent variables were the students’ analytical, phonics, and context analysis word recognition abilities as measured by the Wide Range Achievement Test, Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test, and 12 cloze passages. Results indicated that elementary and secondary reading disabled pupils have significant differences in their ability to use the three different word recognition abilities investigated. Implications for minimum competency testing in reading were discussed.

(1984). Extracurricular Activities: Academic Incentives or Nonessential Functions?. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas: Vol. 57, No. 7, pp. 325-327.

The need to provide educational and therapeutic services for profoundly emotionally handicapped children has been well documented in the professional literature. The purpose of this article is to describe a local program for this population of children. The program, known as ADAPT, is operated by the Hillsborough County School System in Tampa, Florida.

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The employment of paraprofessionals in all areas of special education has increased substantially during the last decade. The purpose of this article is to focus attention on the versatility of these personnel in programs for behaviorally disordered students. Roles described relate to diagnosis, monitoring student progress, behavior management, instruction, classroom support, mainstreaming, use of community resources, and parent counseling. In addition, specific job assignments that should not be assigned to paraprofessionals in behavioral disorders are identified.

• Magic has a unique and universal appeal that captivates the interest of children. One has only to observe the fascination in their faces during magic shows. When handicapped children are introduced to instructional concepts through the device of a magic trick, their attention span and motivational levels usually increase. A rabbit pulled from a hat, for example, can be an extraordinary way to introduce a unit on animals. Magic can provide teachers and other adults with a special entree into the world of children. The fascination that it produces creates new avenues of communication which are frequently helpful in instructional situations. Most special educators believe in a multisensory approach to instruction. Magic certainly offers a creative means for stimulating the senses. Tactile, visual, and auditory senses are probably the most commonly used, although some magic tricks also involve the gustatory and olfactory senses. Magic is both an observational and participant activity. Children can enjoy watching others, or they can actually take part. Most magic tricks do not require highly developed psychomotor skills. With practice, even the most uncoordinated child can master a substantial number of feats. Success is virtually assured if the interest level is high. By