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Showing 1 to 20 of 83 for “"disproportionality"”.
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Minority disproportionality in New Jersey
… whether New Jersey districts exhibited minority disproportionality, or the overrepresentation of minority students in special education eligibility categories and placements. A dataset with a random sample of 200 school districts was compiled with special education data from the New Jersey …
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Disproportionality in School Disciplinary Practices: Findings from a Policy Surveillance
… policies may be exacerbating or mitigating disproportionality in disciplinary practices. Conducted on a large county in Washington State, the sample included 17 school districts that serve a diverse population ranging from both urban and rural locals. This dissertation comprises six …
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The Relationship between Student Discipline Disproportionality and High School Dropout Rate
… that there is a possible relationship between disproportionality in student discipline and high school dropout rate. Using discipline and dropout data from a mid-Atlantic state school district, discipline disproportionality and dropout rate amongst high school African American, Hispanic, and …
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Whiteness: influence, decision-making, and cultural-linguistic disproportionality in special education placements
Disproportionate representation of culturally-linguistically diverse (CLD) students in special education has been well documented. Existing research has largely focused on the attitudes and beliefs of classroom teachers and the processes that lead to these placements. Few studies have examined how …
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How does Disproportionality in Discipline Manifest in Rural Schools in Southeast Arkansas?
… questions were as follows: (1) How is discipline disproportionality perceived in specific rural schools from the principal’s perspective? and (2) What factors are most influential in explaining discipline disproportionality in specific rural schools from the principal’s perspective? Quantitative …
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Discipline Disproportionality in an Urban School Division within the Commonwealth of Virginia
… the study. However, the study did find that the disproportionality for SWD decreased for ODRs. The study also found that the gap in proportions between Black students receiving ISS and White students receiving ISS increased. Despite the growing disparity between Black and White students, …
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A longitudinal analysis of disproportionality in statewide exclusionary discipline of students with disabilities
The study examined the state-by-state changes in the rates of exclusionary discipline of students with disabilities compared to their non-disabled peers. Historically, students with disabilities have been excluded at rates that are out of proportion with their population. This study used state …
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Impact of Teacher Perceptions in the Disproportionality of Black People in Special Education
… Black students are overrepresented. The issue of disproportionality of Black students in special education has been a longstanding concern. Although students can be referred to special education through parent request, students are most likely referred by their general education teacher. The …
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The Effect of Risk Assessment on Racial Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System
… may be racially biased, and thus contribute to disproportionality. This study seeks to explore the effect of different risk assessment models on racial disproportionality. This is done by examining the relationship between race/ethnicity and various child welfare outcomes in three states that …
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A qualitative analysis of teachers’ and psychologists’ perceptions of disproportionality within special education
… As students serviced has increased, so has “disproportionality” – that is, the rate at which one racial group is overrepresented or underrepresented in special education or within specific disability categories (Skiba et al., 2008). This problem has roots deeper than just within education, …
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An Examination of Disproportionality in One School District Using a Response to Intervention Model
<p>Disproportionality in special education has been an ongoing discussion and cause for concern at the district, state, and federal levels for the past 45 years. Due to legislative changes and a shifting attitude in public education away from a "wait to fail" service delivery model, may states now …
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THE DISPROPORTIONALITY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM: A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE
… community. Proposed solutions to alleviate the disproportionality problems in child welfare included social workers teaming with families, mentorships between African Americans, and collaborations with other agencies.</p>
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Analysis of Disproportionality in Discipline and the Effects of Positive Behavior Supports Within Special Education
<p>Nationwide, school districts are required (IDEA, 2004) to implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) for all students receiving special education services. These PBIS are reported to reduce problem behaviors and increase prosocial behaviors when implemented with fidelity …
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Exploring Trends in Disproportionality of Emotional Disturbance Classification After the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
… disturbance category as well as the trends in disproportionality of emotional disturbance classification after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). African American students in special education are disproportionately represented when compared to Caucasian …
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School to Prison Pipeline Unmasked: Review of how the School to Prison Pipeline Reinforces Disproportionality in Mass Incarceration
<p>Strict law and order policies, due to the War on Drugs, enacted in the 1970's have led to the mass incarceration that continues to plague communities of color. Simultaneously, zero tolerance policies in the nation’s schools have helped to fuel the mass incarceration of people of color by …
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The Perceptions Of School Psychologists Regarding The Disproportionality In Special Education For Students Of Color: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study
<p>Racial disproportionality in special education has been a problem of practice since Dunn called attention to it in 1968. Research has demonstrated the adverse effects on students including stigma, labeling, reduced access to high-quality educational opportunities, restrictive settings, and lower …
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Disproportionality in Discipline Referrals for Disruptive Behavior in Grades 3 Through 8: Associations with Race, Gender, and Academic Achievement
Disproportionality in public school exclusionary discipline data has been documented throughout the United States, including the Commonwealth of Virginia. The literature reviewed indicates that Black male students are disproportionately excluded from school and that subjective office discipline …
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The Gender and Race Intersectional Disproportionality-Tool (GRID-T): An Exploration of Practitioners’ Access to and Use of High-Quality Data for Special Education Placement
<p>Disproportionality in special education (SPED) is upheld by systems and individuals, policies, and practices that both reflect and shape the local communities within which it exists. Even with many proposed solutions for disproportionality, it persists. This two-manuscript dissertation explores …
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The Role of Teacher Expectation on Disproportionality of African American Males in Special Education in Middle Schools in Richmond County School System
This research study examined the problems of disproportionality of African American males in special education in middle schools in Richmond County, Georgia. Disproportionality occurs when the risk for being identified in a particular disability category is not proportional to the population being …
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