This article discusses changes in classroom instruction that would be needed to make the Regular Education Initiative a reality. The article proposes a focus on prevention programs, such as preschool, extended-day kindergarten, and first-grade tutoring; classroom programs that accommodate the needs of diverse classes, such as continuous programs and cooperative learning models; and supplementary models such as peer tutoring and computer-assisted instruction. The article also describes Success for All, a comprehensive approach to school organization and instruction designed to bring all students to grade level in basic skills by the third grade without use of special or compensatory pull-outs.
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