Issues in lmplementming the Adaptive Learning Environments Model

lssues are discussed that arose in the training and implementaiyon of the Adaptive Leaming Environments Model at two different sites. A brief description of the model and the sites is followed by specific issues. Sug-gestions are made for ameliorating conditions that might arise in other training and implementation en-deavors with this model and others aimed at main-streaming and school improvement. The Adaptive Learning Environments Model (ALEM) (Wang, 1980) has been advocated as an effective approach for restructuring educational services in or-der to accommodate the full-time mainstreaming of most elementary school children identified as mildl