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Suhrheinrich, Jessica; Melgarejo, Melina; Root, Brittney; Aarons, Gregory A; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Research regarding variables influencing evidence-based practice implementation within school services for students with autism spectrum disorder is limited. Using qualitative methods, the current study applies the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment framework to characterize factors impacting the implementation of practices…
Descriptors: Intervention, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Spurgin, Armand; Steffes, Terri; Wilson, Suzanne – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This report describes a problem based learning project focusing on Section 504 Compliance in the State of Missouri. Additionally it provides information about Superintendent's perceptions and levels of knowledge about Section 504 compliance in their districts. The project team sought to learn and understand the historical timeline of legislation…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Disabilities, Compliance (Legal), Superintendents
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Bausch, Margaret E.; Ault, Melinda Jones – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2012
The reauthorization of IDEA mandates that students with a disability must be considered for assistive technology (AT). However, in order to implement the mandate, teachers and related service personnel must be knowledgeable about many aspects of AT. The purpose of this study was to gauge the extent to which personnel preparation programs believe…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Professional Development
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Gagnon, Joseph Calvin; Steinberg, Mary Anne; Crockett, Jean; Murphy, Kristin M.; Gaddis, Justin – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2013
Incarcerated youth are among the least academically and behaviorally competent students in the United States. In spite of juvenile justice reform efforts, including state and federal guarantees of appropriate education, educational services in juvenile corrections (JC) schools, especially for youth with disabilities, are lacking (Houchins,…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Disabilities, Equal Education
Samples, Tammy J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Education reform has been on a new path over the last 15 years; a path that leads to more accountability, more choice for students and parents, highly qualified teachers, as well as, best practices in instruction. In an effort to move along the path of reform and as a result of previous reform, the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA reviewed the field…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Program Implementation, Counties, Educational Change
Reynolds, Bronte H. – Principal, 2008
In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act rededicated the provisions of PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, providing that all children with disabilities be afforded a free, appropriate, public education in the least restrictive environment. In 2004, it was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Needs Students, Principals, Public Education
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Jacobs, Jacqueline E.; Tonnsen, Sandra; Baker, Luvenia Chantelle – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2004
The power of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) lies in the rights of students with disabilities to a free, appropriate public education. For individuals exercising their rights under this legislation, the reality is that services are sometimes hampered and limited even with legislated rights. In spite of evidence that in…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Principals, Administrator Role