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Swann, Will – 1989
The focus of this factsheet is the variation among English local education authorities (LEAs) in the proportion of the school population placed in special schools. Statistical data are presented to show how the national proportion of pupils aged 5-15 attending special schools in England changed between 1982 and 1987. Additional data provide the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends, Foreign Countries
Norwich, Brahm – 1997
This study of English (United Kingdom) local education authority (LEA) data reports on the number of pupils (ages 5-15) with disabilities in special schools and ordinary schools for 1993, 1994, and 1996. Results indicate: (1) the overall percentage of pupils in special schools decreased from 1.49 percent in 1992 to 1.46 percent in 1993, to 1.45…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Norwich, Brahm – 1994
This report summarizes the status of students (ages 5 to 15) with disabilities placed in either special schools or ordinary schools in England local education authorities (LEAs) for the years 1988 through 1992. A summary notes some trends, including: a small increase from 1991 to 1992 in special school placements; wide variations in where LEAs…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Swann, Will – 1992
Statistics are presented indicating that, between 1988 and 1991 in England, there was a 2.05% increase in segregation of children with disabilities aged between 5 and 10 years. Over the same period, there was a 2.12% decrease in segregation of children aged 11 to 15. The statistics also indicate that children's chances of being integrated into…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Ministry of Education, Copenhagen (Denmark). – 1989
The educational policy of Denmark and the educational system which has evolved from this policy are described. The policy states that everyone has a right to the same access to education and training, regardless of sex, social origins, geographic origins, and physical or mental handicap; and all public education is free of charge from the age of 5…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Philosophy
Kelly, Bette – 1985
A questionnaire was designed to solicit Canadian provincial/territorial information on the costs of special education and the funding mechanisms used. Provincial and territorial representatives were also asked their opinions concerning recent and future trends in special education and the resulting impact on costs. In this resulting report, each…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Finance
Download full textWirt, John; Choy, Susan P.; Bae, Yupin; Sable, Jennifer; Gruner, Allison; Stennett, Janis; Perie, Marianne; Pratt, Rebecca, Ed.; Pfile, Ross, Ed.; Connor, Sonia, Ed.; Livingston, Andrea, Ed. – 1999
The current status of education for 1999 is presented as an indicator report, analyzing key data that measure the health of education, monitor important developments, and show trends in major aspects of education. Each year, about 60 indicators are selected that represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most significant national…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Distance Education, Educational Assessment
