The diagnostic-prescriptive teacher program is an organizational model designed to provide help within the regular classroom for children with mild learning problems.The key to the program is the diagnostic-prescriptive teacher, a school-based specialist who combines diagnostic and consultative work in assisting the regular classroom teacher. The article outlines the rationale and distinctive characteristics of the program and describes in detail the procedures used. The program is compared with other models currently used to provide services to children with mild learning difficulties.
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