Integrating Title I and Special Education Service Delivery

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELAINE CARLSON ◽  
FRAN E. O'REILLY

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND TITLE 1 PROGRAMS COEXIST IN ABOUT 65% OF ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE NATION. ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE TWO PROGRAMS ARE SIMILAR, THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT, FUNDING MECHANISMS, AND THE POPULATIONS TARGETED BY EACH PROGRAM DIFFER. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES INTEGRATION OF THE TITLE 1 COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. THIS INTEGRATION IS OFTEN ACHIEVED EITHER THROUGH COOPERATIVE TEACHING OR THROUGH BLENDED FUNDING OF STAFF SALARIES. PROFILES OF LOCAL EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE TITLE 1 AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.

2010 ◽  
Vol 115 (5) ◽  
pp. 421-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon E. G. Hamrick ◽  
Matthew J. Strickland ◽  
Stuart K. Shapira ◽  
Andrew Autry ◽  
Diana Schendel

Abstract Our objective was to evaluate the relationship between congenital gastrointestinal anomalies requiring neonatal surgery and neurodevelopmental outcome. Among the children born in metropolitan Atlanta during 1982–2001 who survived to age 1 year (N  =  762,824), we identified children with congenital gastrointestinal anomalies via linkage with the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program and children who received special education services via linkage with the Special Education Database of Metropolitan Atlanta. Several modest increases in special education service use were observed among children with isolated congenital gastrointestinal anomalies; no association was statistically significant. Among children with Hirschsprung disease, gastroschisis, esophageal atresia, intestinal malrotation, bowel atresia, or imperforate anus who had multiple anomalies, we observed statistically significant increases in special education service use.


1983 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 529-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles A. Maher

Goal attainment scaling (GAS) is presented in this paper as a useful approach for evaluating special education services at the local education agency (LEA) level. Utilization of the approach by school practitioners allows for individualization of program goals for a range of special education service programs. In the paper, the nature and scope of the GAS method are described, its applications to evaluating special education services at the LEA level are reported, and considerations in the implementation of the approach are discussed.


1981 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
H. Eldridge ◽  
J. Chapman

AbstractThis paper reports on the use of the Q sort technique as a method for identifying the Special Education Service needs of primary schools. Use of the Q sort technique has provided planners associated with the Box Hill Special Education Unit (Victoria) with an empirical base for decision making. Through the use of Q sort, principals and teachers in the Inspectorate have become aware of the services offered by S.E. U. units and have become actively involved in selecting the special education services suited to the needs of their schools. As a result of the systematic identification and analysis of need, S.E.U. consultants in the area have been able to plan their activities, assured that the services they offer are appropriate to their clients’ needs.


2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-225
Author(s):  
Deserai Miller ◽  
Rosa Milagros Santos

Children are experiencing abuse and neglect at alarming rates, and reported cases of maltreatment are increasing every year. Furthermore, children are 4 times more likely to receive special education services if they have experienced abuse and neglect. Multiple calls for action to better support children with special needs who have experienced maltreatment have been developed; however, we must understand what the research says related to the preparation of special education providers to carry out these recommendations. In this literature review, we focused on three areas related to maltreatment: (a) reported and assessed knowledge base of school-based professionals, (b) attitudes and training beliefs of school-based professionals, and (c) access to training opportunities. The findings suggest practitioners feel unprepared, there are limited and insufficient opportunities for preparation, and researchers need to consider different methodology when studying this topic. Practice and research implications are discussed.


1991 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Clive Dimmock ◽  
Alan Bain

The purpose of this paper is to examine the implications of decentralisation for Australian special education service delivery. Initiatives to decentralise educational service have become afocus of education policy both in Australia and overseas in recent years, although there has been little discussion of its effect on special education. This trend is examined from an Australian perspective. Problems associated with the provision of special education services are discussed in conjunction with an overview of the school based management of special education services.


1987 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Stephen Lilly

The lack of focus on special education in the Sizer, Boyer, and Goodlad reports, as well as Nation at Risk, is analyzed. It is posited that mere neglect might not account for this lack of attention and that current shortcomings of special education services might lead the authors of the reports to focus on improvement of general education opportunities for all students rather than increased compensatory education. In its current state, special education for the “mildly handicapped” might well be seen by these authors as part of the problem, rather than part of the solution. To remedy this situation, special educators must increasingly see themselves as members of the general education community and work toward more effective integration of special and general education.


This chapter examines various service delivery models being used around the world. It discusses models of inclusion in which all students are placed into the public school educational arena and the regular education teachers provide the services to the student with special needs while the special education teacher is used as a consultant. It continues with a discussion about other types of service delivery models, such as separate schools or even institutions away from family, friends, and society. It concludes with a discussion about the future trends within the field of special education service delivery models and what can be done to improve them.


This chapter examines various service delivery models being used around the world. It discusses models of inclusion, in which all students are placed into the public school educational arena and the regular education teachers provide the services to the student with special needs while the special education teacher is used as a consultant. It continues with a discussion about other types of service delivery models, such as separate schools or even institutions away from family, friends, and society. It concludes with a discussion about the future trends within the field of special education service delivery models and what can be done to improve them.


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