Disproportionality in Special Education

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العنوان: Disproportionality in Special Education
اللغة: English
المؤلفون: Nicole Patton Terry, Coretta Doss, Monique Harris, Nancy Marencin
المصدر: Grantee Submission. 2022.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
تاريخ النشر: 2022
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) (ED)
Contract Number: H325D190037
نوع الوثيقة: Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Disproportionate Representation, Special Education, Racial Differences, Students with Disabilities, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Disability Identification, Student Placement, Eligibility, Bias, Decision Making, Ethnicity, Minority Group Students, Poverty
مستخلص: The misrepresentation of certain student groups in special education is a multifaceted issue reflecting broader educational inequities. This article explores the complex dynamics of disproportionality, focusing on differences by race group and disability category in identification and placement for special education services. It examines the intricate interplay of eligibility and identification processes, highlighting the biases inherent in decision-making. Despite mixed research evidence, studies with diverse student populations shed light on how disproportionality in special education is not solely rooted in poverty. This article seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the systemic factors contributing to disparities in special education provision by unpacking these complexities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
رقم الأكسشن: ED650264
قاعدة البيانات: ERIC