Intervention in School and Clinic

Examines how special educators can impact the spread of AIDS through appropriate and effective teaching

Distills the body of research on the efficacy of tinted lenses into concise, usable information for teachers, students, and parents

Asserts that increasing motivation to read is crucial for increasing reading comprehension and then outlines strategies for successfully motivating students to read

Suggests that internships would decrease job turnover and increase productivity among beginning special education teachers

Recounts ways to enhance mathematics instruction with hypermedia authoring software

Suggests that the development of IEPs should reflect cooperative teaching efforts

Tips for Teachers is a regular department that presents practical teaching suggestions in the areas of reading, mathematics, written language, content areas, organizational skills, and social skills. In this issue, tips address instructional modifications, developing self-advocacy, and use of music. I encourage you to submit your teaching ideas to Dr. Victoria P. Day, Tips for Teachers Column Editor, Hillyer 222-ENHP, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117.–-VPD

A multimedia approach for adolescents and adults who have serious learning problems

New Products is a regular department that describes recently published teaching materials or tests. It is usually written by the staff of the publisher or by the author of the material or test. Suggestions for this column should be sent to Ann Grasso Ryan, Column Editor, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.–-AGR

Here are a variety of practical materials that are free or cost $10.00 or less. Please request the items directly from the specified advertisers. If you would like to list posters, brochures, or other materials, send advertising copy to PRO-ED Journal Advertising, 8700 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757. Phone: 512/451–3246. There is no charge to advertise in this column. All listings are subject to publisher's approval; publication does not imply endorsement by the editor or publisher.

The Rights of Children with AIDS: Kindergartner with AIDS and the Classroom Barrier by Monte L. Betz, Horsham, PA: Crisis Intervention Series, LRP Publications, 1992. 261 pp., $24.95 (plus $3.50 shipping), paperback. (Available at LRP Publications, Department 430, 747 Dresher Road, Suite 500, PO Box 980, Horsham, PA 19044–0980)

What to Do When…: Preschool Children with Special Health Care Needs by Mary Theresa Urbano, San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, 1992. 230 pp., $29.95, paperback. (Available at Singular Publishing Group, 4284 41st St., San Diego, CA 92105)

Maximizing Programs for Children with Severe Behavior Problems: Crack Kids in School: What to Do, How to Do It by Danni Odom-Winn and Dianne E. Dunagan, Baldwin, NY: Educational Activities. 1991. 120 pp., $14.95 (plus $2.00 shipping), paperback. (Available at Educational Activities, Inc., 1937 Grand Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510)

Resources for Handling Difficult Issues: Children, Problems, & Guidelines: A Resource Book for Schools & Parents by LaDeane Casey, East Aurora, NY: Slosson Educational Publications, 1991. 99 pp., $19.95, paperback. (Available at Slosson Educational Publications, Inc., PO Box 280, East Aurora, NY 14052)