DISPROPORTIONATE REPRESENTATION Disproportionate Representation of African American Students in Special Education Shystudent March 1‚ 2011 Abstract In 2011 there is still disproportionate representation of African American Students in special education classes. This can be defined as conflict in the education environment because‚ government legislation mandates that No child be left behind‚ yet African American students
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focuses on the overrepresentation or over-identification of minority students found in special education in our schools. I chose to research this topic because being an immigrant myself‚ I can relate to the education experience of a student who is new to the American school system. Debates on the overrepresentation of minority students‚ particularly African- Americans and Hispanics are not new in special education and have characterized research in this field for over three decades. Regardless
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investigated factors which motivated individuals to initially pursue careers in special education‚ factors which contributed toward their plans to remain or leave the field‚ and their perceptions of school districts’ effective and ineffective recruitment and retention practices. The sample comprised of 15 individuals employed in public schools throughout north Texas who initially pursued careers in special education. Data were collected through the form of audio-recorded semi-structured telephone
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Introduction When I read the instructions for the interview with a special education teacher‚ I immediately thought of my aunt Janet. My aunt had been a special education teacher for as long as I could remember and I knew she was the best candidate for this task. I went to her house in Charlotte‚ North Carolina to conduct the interview. My aunt was eager to be interviewed‚ she loves talking about her job‚ even though she is retired now. Even though the interview only last an hour I felt like I learned
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In order to start the process for my observation I had to first speak with the parents of the child Mr. and Mrs. Pretty (not their real name). I spoke with Mrs. Pretty because her husband was unavailable at the time and I know her very well. I informed her about the assignment and discussed the outline of it with her to ensure that she knew exactly what the observation entail as well as the fact that I might need additional information from her or her husband. She informed me that she would inform
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Pre-Referral Processes to Special Education Pre-Referral Processes to Special Education Bion Mills Grand Canyon University SPE-529N Spec. Educ. Foundation/Frmwrk. May 23‚ 2012 Response to Intervention (RTI) & Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Pre-referral Processes to Special Education With the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2001 and revisions of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)‚ schools have implemented the
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An interview was conducted with Miss Lauren Ursta‚ a Special Education teacher‚ in order to obtain clarity of the problems that are associated with assessing students with intellectual disabilities‚ and the characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities that result in eligibility for special education. The preliminary question presented to Miss Ursta‚ was if could she provide a clear and concise definition of the meaning of intelligence. Following a somewhat amusing response to the scope
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D. Villalon ECEd 17 Assessing Behaviors of Young Children IV-3BECEd Prof. Joyce Leviste-Bautista 1. What is observation? According to The Glossary of Education Reform‚ a classroom observation is a formal or informal observation of teaching while it is taking place in a classroom or other learning environment. Typically conducted by fellow teachers‚ administrators‚ or instructional specialists‚ classroom observations are often used to provide teachers with constructive critical
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In order to teach hearing impaired students‚ you must have a complete education and vast knowledge of the condition in order to properly educate these students. “Hearing loss is generally described as slight‚ mild‚ moderate‚ severe‚ or profound‚ depending upon how well a person can hear the intensities or frequencies most strongly associated with speech” (http://nichcy.org). Depending on the severity of the condition‚ children require different things. If a child has a slight or mild hearing impairment
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COURSE OUTLINE FOR BSS 1 COURSE INSTRUCTOR: MAHA E DARAKSHAN 1- COMMUNICATION Types of communication Elements of Communication The communication process 2- COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Interpersonal Communication Machine Assisted Interpersonal Communication Mass Communication 3- Mass Communication Difference between Communication and Mass Communication Defining Mass Media ‚ Media Vehicle Traditional Mass Media Organizations The Internet and Mass Communication The Future of Mass
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