This study reports the results of a survey of fifty school districts. It assesses the extent to which special educators are moving beyond drill and practice software with learning disabled and emotionally disturbed students. It also describes factors that are preventing or discouraging applications beyond drill and practice. It was briefly described in a previous Computers in the Schools article by Hummel (1985).-J.W.H., Associate Editor.
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