An Investigation of Alternative Schools in One State: Implications for Students with Disabilities

Autor/in	Wasburn-Moses, Leah
Titel	An Investigation of Alternative Schools in One State: Implications for Students with Disabilities
Quelle	In: Journal of Special Education, 44 (2011) 4, S.247-255 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4669
DOI	10.1177/0022466909336753
Schlagwörter	Nontraditional Education; Disabilities; Student Placement; Institutional Characteristics; Enrollment; Services; Educational Quality; Special Education; Individualized Education Programs; Special Education Teachers; School Surveys + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Non-traditional education; Alternative Erziehung; Handicap; Behinderung; Schülerpraktikum; Einschulung; Dienstleistung; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Special needs education; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Individualized education program; Individualisierendes Lernen; Special education; Teacher; Teachers; Sonderpädagoge; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende
Abstract	Despite the continued growth of inclusive practices, an increasing number of students with disabilities are being served in alternative school settings. However, the number of students served in these settings, and the services they are receiving, remains virtually unexplored. This study reports the results of a survey of alternative schools in one Midwestern state. Particular attention was paid to the participation of students with disabilities in these settings and the services they are receiving. Results indicated that, despite access to valuable supports and services, some students with disabilities placed in alternative settings may be experiencing significant service gaps. Of serious concern is the placement of students who have committed criminal offenses. Implications include a pressing need for data collection and increased advocacy. (Contains 6 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10