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Why Are So Many Minority Students in Special Education?: Understanding Race & Disability in Schools

By Janette K. Klingner , Beth Harry

Book information

Publisher
Teachers College Pr
Year
2005
ISBN
0807746258, 9780807746257, 9781423788072
LCC
LC3981 .H36 2006
Open Library ID
OL3425257M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
770 kB (788135 bytes)
Pages
225\225
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This powerful book examines the disproportionate placement of Black and Hispanic students in special education. The authors present compelling stories representing the range of experiences that culturally and linguistically diverse students are apt to face in school. They examine the children's experiences, their families, interactions with school personnel, the teachers, and schools' estimation of the children and their families, and the school climate that influences decisions about referrals. Based on the authors' work in a large, culturally diverse school district, the book concludes with recommendations for improving educational practice, teacher training, and policy renewal.

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