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Evaluating Transition Programs For Students With Disabilities In A Midwest Suburban School District, Edward J. Rodgers
Evaluating Transition Programs For Students With Disabilities In A Midwest Suburban School District, Edward J. Rodgers
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This study aimed to address current support, the effectiveness of services, successful programs, critical resources, potential outcomes, and limitations for the school district's transition services through the program evaluation. The researcher developed a qualitative research study focusing on six research questions to provide recommendations on special education transition services for post-secondary success. The researcher and dissertation committee developed a survey distributed to 121 employees of the study's district. The minimum number of survey responses was surpassed by three, resulting in 33 responses. The survey questions gathered responses to provide information about the district's special education transition programs and services that …
Parent-School Conflict In The Education Of Students With Disabilities: Causation, Prevention, And Resolution, Julie Voyles
Parent-School Conflict In The Education Of Students With Disabilities: Causation, Prevention, And Resolution, Julie Voyles
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Millions of children with disabilities have benefited from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (United States Department of Education [USDOE], 2010). However, the law has also been a source of frequent litigation and conflict between schools and parents (Mueller, 2015; Pudelski, 2016). This study was initiated to examine the perceptions of special education directors regarding the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution practices. Data for this study were acquired using a semi-structured interview guide designed to elicit special education directors’ perspectives on the shared experience of parent-school conflict. Results indicated special education directors utilize three standard practices to prevent or …