Download full textERIC Number: ED523871
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 18
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Addressing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student Overrepresentation in Special Education: Guidelines for Parents. NCCREST Practitioner Brief
Artiles, Alfredo J.; Harry, Beth
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This brief, also available in Spanish, defines the concept of overrpresentation, identifies possible causes for the problem, and offers a variety of ways that parents and families can help prevent or decrease overrpresentation of culturally and linguistically diverse students in special education programs. (Contains 2 tables.) [This brief was produced by the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems (NCCREST).]
Descriptors: Special Education, Disproportionate Representation, Minority Group Children, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Parent Role, Intervention, Student Placement, African American Students, White Students, Knowledge Level, Civil Rights, Access to Education, Parent Participation, School Culture, Educational Environment, Eligibility
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Parents
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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