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Showing 1 to 20 of 93 for “"Individuals with Disabilities Education Act"”.
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Availability of speech-language programs serving students found ineligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
… revealed a need for programs serving students with speech/language disorders that do not adversely affect their educational performance. This study sought to locate non-special education sponsored speech-language programs designed to serve students found ineligible for special education …
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Development of a Test for Measuring Knowledge of the Discipline Provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997.
… levels of the discipline provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA '97). Such an instrument will assist in determining whether or not and to what extent additional training opportunities may be needed for school personnel who are responsible for …
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An Examination of Mandated Rights Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Mandated Components Described in an Individualized Education Plan
… as having a disability and requiring special education services in the United States has more than doubled since the authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. Simultaneously, public schools are experiencing a significant shortage in qualified special …
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Middle and High School Principals' Knowledge of Discipline Provisions of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in the Upper East Tennessee Region.
… knowledge of discipline provisions of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 and to determine what additional training opportunities may be needed to ensure that school systems in the upper East Tennessee region are in compliance under IDEA. As instructional …
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Case studies of services provided to perinatally exposed infants/toddlers and their families under Part H of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
… have the authority to designate a lead agency within the state to carry out this legislation. Some lead agencies may include the Department of Education, Department of Health, or Department of Economic Security. Each lead agency has the power, within Part H, to decide whether infants and …
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The Implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment Provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities on Guam
… restrictive environment (LRE) provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for secondary students with learning disabilities on Guam. The research questions for the study addressed the following areas: (a) perceptions of the definition of LRE, (b) factors influencing the …
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The Inclusion and Exclusion of Students With Disabilities in State and National Testing Programs: A Policy Study With a Focus on Illinois
… student testing programs have included students with disabilities, this study takes an in-depth look at the state of Illinois, beginning with the 1985 reform legislation and the Illinois Goal Assessment Program (IGAP). The study concluded with recommendations for a future course of action in …
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Lived Experiences Of Primary And Secondary Teachers At One State-Approved Private Special Education School In Connecticut Regarding Disparities Among Racially And Ethnically Diverse Students In Special Education
… teachers at one state-approved private special education school in Connecticut regarding disparities among racially and ethnically diverse students with emotional or learning disorders in special education (Cavendish et al., 2018; Jackson et al., 2016; Leung, 2021; Lhamon et al., 2019; Skrtic et …
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Analysis and comparison of provider perspectives following training focused on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in childcare programs
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) legislation in both Part C, infants and toddlers and Part B, children aged 3-21 mandate that children with disabilities be placed in the “natural environment” (Part C) or the “least restrictive setting” (Part B) (Individuals with Disabilities …
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Choice for All? Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
… to assess the extent and quality of special education services in charter schools in north Texas, the researcher examined data submitted to Texa Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), and conducted qualitative interviews with selected charter school administrators. Five …
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Evaluating IEPs of Elementary School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… evaluation was conducted. This increase, paired with legislative requirements through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and recommendations from the National Research Council on educating students with ASD, has challenged school districts to develop programming targeting specific …
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Autistic Students' Experiences in Physical Education
… are being educated in integrated physical education settings alongside their typically developing peers more frequently due to the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004. Ideally, disabled students experience inclusion (i.e., acceptance, belonging, and …
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An exploration of family-centered, strengths-based social work practice in early intervention programs
This interpretive interactionism study explored the practice of twelve social workers employed in early intervention programs for the families of children with special needs. In particular, this study examined the nature of social work practice given the mandate from Part H of the Individuals with …
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To What Extent Do General Education Elementary Teachers Perceive They Are Prepared To Teach Students With Disabilities?
<p>The passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2010 brought many changes to classes but it did not bring changes to the way teachers were trained. Many teacher preparation programs only required one exceptional child course for general education teachers. This dissertation …
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School Libraries, Disabilities, and a Phenomenological Progression to Policy Change
… school librarians are not well equipped to work with students who have disabilities. Applying a conceptual framework culled from the public policy process literature, this phenomenological study used interviews with Washington, DC, policy workers--some of whom advocate for students with …
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Impact of Person-Environment-Occupation Model Training on Teacher Transition Problem-Solving
… to the transition planning process for students with disabilities, other than the transition mandates set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004). This often results in educators picking transition plan goals and interventions from a “bank”, without taking into …
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An examination of preschool services and programs for children with disabilities in North Carolina school districts
… for programs for children, 3-5 years old, with disabilities by North Carolina school districts. Public and federal school systems in North Carolina were participants in the study. A survey research design was utilized to collect information from school districts. In addition to examining …
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A Qualitative Exploration of Workplace Experiences to Inform Transition Services for Neurodivergent Youth
<p>Individuals with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals, are employed are significantly lower rates than individuals without disabilities (Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], 2023). Although secondary schools are responsible for engaging in transition planning for students with …
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Evaluating post-secondary transition resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities
… the post-secondary transition process for people with intellectual disabilities, a critical period marked by a shift from federally guaranteed educational supports under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to fragmented, eligibility-based systems. Despite existing transition planning …
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