Factors Involved in the Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education Programs Through the Lens of Previous Literature

The bandwagon has finally reached rural America. This article discusses important considerations for those who would board this bandwagon carrying baggage which includes preconceived ideas about using traditional special education programs to prepare special educators for rural areas. Competencies and curriculum elements which should be included in preservice programs are discussed.

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Learning and Physical Environment the Necessity for Research and Research Design

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440297003700401 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 261-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

William M. Cruickshank ◽

Herbert C. Quay

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Research Design ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Special Educators ◽

Education Programs ◽

Management Techniques ◽

Special Education Programs

The growing concern about planning and providing effective physical facilities for special education programs is presented. Particular emphasis is focused on the inadequacy of decisions made by special educators and architects regarding the nature of the physical environment in the absence of empirically obtained evidence. Supporting the need for such research, some of the difficulties encountered—the isolation of variables, management techniques, and design—are discussed.

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The Training of Directors and Supervisors of Special Education Programs

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440296403100304 ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 129-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Tony C. Milazzo ◽

Kenneth R. Blessing

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Point Of View ◽

Education Programs ◽

Special Education Programs ◽

Current Practices

The presentation of a point of view on the training of administrators of special education, a survey of current practices involved in such training, and a statement of goals adopted by NASDSE in this area. It is expected that this presentation will stimulate further needed discussion by those concerned with quality leadership in special education.

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Perspectives on Eligibility for and Placement in Special Education Programs

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440298805400402 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 54 (4) ◽

pp. 297-301 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nadine M. Lambert

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Research Evidence ◽

Education Programs ◽

Handicapped People ◽

Special Education Programs ◽

Ability Testing

This article summarizes the contemporary major authoritative sources relevant to decisions about eligibility for an appropriate placement of children in special education programs. These sources reflect the work of three major panels commissioned by the National Academy of Science to undertake an analysis of the issues and research evidence regarding ability testing and the testing of handicapped people.

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