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Principals' Perceptions of Their Knowledge in Special Education
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Roberts, Maria Banda; Guerra, Federico R., Jr. – Current Issues in Education, 2017
With the "Every Student Succeeds Act" continuing to legislate accountability for special education and Hispanic students, the appropriate content in principal preparation programs relevant to successful leadership of special education programs is vital. This mixed methods study analyzed the survey responses of 84 principals in South…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Special Education, Hispanic American Students
A Spectrum of Support: Current and Best Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Community Colleges
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Brown, Kirsten R.; Coomes, Michael D. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
More than 50% of all college students with a disability enroll in public 2-year institutions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a type of disability that affects a growing number of students in postsecondary education. Currently, over 70% of 2-year public institutions enroll students with ASD. In spite of increased awareness, the vast majority of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Models, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Best Practices
A Mixed Methods Study of Special Education Administrators in Tennessee on Transition Services for High School Students with Disabilities
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Hatfield, Tammy H. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Students with disabilities are faced with many challenges as they transition from high school to postsecondary education, enter the workforce, and begin independent living. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (IDEA) initially addressed these challenges by mandating that transition planning be included as a part of the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Planning, Adolescents
Success Factors 40 Years Later: The Pioneer Postsecondary Program for Students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Executive Function
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Fox, Laurie – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
In 1970, this first program supporting college students with language-based learning disabilities was a radical pioneer. While an exemplar for 40 years, there are fresh challenges today in the form of competition for diminished numbers of 18 year olds. To better understand what helps and what matters to students, research needs to go beyond most…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Function, Longitudinal Studies
Integrating Assistive Technology into Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs
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Van Laarhoven, Toni; Conderman, Greg – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2011
Current legal mandates require that students with disabilities in K-12 settings have access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services. Therefore, educational teams serving students with Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) must consider various ATs and identify services to support their implementation in educational settings.…
Descriptors: Expertise, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Special Education Teachers