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Instructional Disability: Voices Of The Resource Specialists On The Design Of The Resource Support Program, Christy Vasquez Martinez Jan 2013

Instructional Disability: Voices Of The Resource Specialists On The Design Of The Resource Support Program, Christy Vasquez Martinez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine the various contextual factors that influence the instructional decisions made by the resource specialist and how that guides planning for instruction. In 1990 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted to protect students with disabilities. The law mandated learning disabled students receive Free Appropriate Public Education (F.A.P.E.). Various types of special education settings have been established in public schools, based on student need in order to support an appropriate education.


Quality Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities In General Physical Education, Natalie Jean Phillips Jan 2010

Quality Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities In General Physical Education, Natalie Jean Phillips

Theses Digitization Project

A study conducted in one Southern California school district found that students with disabilities are often marginalized when it comes to participating in physically demanding sports and activities. This study was conducted to examine the participation levels of students with disabilities in physical education classes. Secondary physical education teachers throughout the southern California school district were surveyed about the inclusion of students with disabilities in their classes. This study also meant to measure teachers' knowledge and behaviors surrounding inclusive practices of students with disabilities. The survey consisted of 10 questions and was distributed via e-mail to 10 chosen school sites. …


Is Public Education Preparing Learning Disabled To Succeed At The College Level?, John Fermin Ramirez Jan 2009

Is Public Education Preparing Learning Disabled To Succeed At The College Level?, John Fermin Ramirez

Theses Digitization Project

This study will use a qualitative and quantitative methodology to investigate and analyze if special education departments of school districts and universities are following the federal law in preparing students with learning disabilities to succeed in college. Research indicates universities are not complying with the federal mandates for learning disabled students. This research project will investigate whether or not some school districts and universities are implementing programs consistent with federal law.


Special Buddies: Reverse Mainstreaming In Preschool Special Education, Nancy Cibulk Mulligan Jan 1998

Special Buddies: Reverse Mainstreaming In Preschool Special Education, Nancy Cibulk Mulligan

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No abstract provided.


An Examination Of Reported Mainstreaming Attitudes And Practices In San Bernardino City Unified School District, Stacey Lambert-Melcher Jan 1993

An Examination Of Reported Mainstreaming Attitudes And Practices In San Bernardino City Unified School District, Stacey Lambert-Melcher

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Inclusion Kindergarten: A Pilot Program, Kerry Riddle-O'Connor Jan 1991

Inclusion Kindergarten: A Pilot Program, Kerry Riddle-O'Connor

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.