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Gage, Nicholas; Gersten, Russell; Sugai, George; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca – Behavioral Disorders, 2013
Disproportionate representation of English learners in special education has been a longstanding and ongoing concern. However, research examining disproportionate representation of English learners receiving special education services for emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBD) has been limited. To address this gap, a meta-analysis of…
Descriptors: Disproportionate Representation, English Language Learners, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances

Lakin, K. Charlie – Behavioral Disorders, 1983
An examination of the way in which Ss were selected in research from 1968 through 1978 on behaviorally disordered students points out imprecision in methodology. The author suggests using control groups and follow-up procedures and emphasizes the need to theorize less while collecting more data. (CL)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Emotional Disturbances, Literature Reviews, Research Methodology

Algozzine, Bob; Sherry, Lee – Behavioral Disorders, 1981
Three major problems are discussed in relation to helping disturbed children: assessment practices, the nature of emotional disturbance, and the treatment of emotional problems. The need for objectively defining emotional problems and rationally designing programs to meet individual child needs is stressed. (Author)
Descriptors: Definitions, Disability Identification, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems

Coutinho, Martha J.; Oswald, Donald P. – Behavioral Disorders, 1998
Discusses hypotheses and methodologies needed to extend understanding of the ethnic representation of students with serious emotional disturbances. Technical methods are discussed to ensure that estimates for the extent of disproportionate representation are accurate. Research needed to produce better conceptual understanding of why…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Ethnic Bias

Sachs, John – Behavioral Disorders, 1999
This article identifies some of the underlying emotions of our school administrators, congressional leaders, and communities that result in the neglect of students who are in dire need of special education and related services. The systematic underestimation and underidentification of students with emotional or behavioral disorders are…
Descriptors: Administrators, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Disability Identification

Ruehl, Mark E. – Behavioral Disorders, 1998
Reviews the debate from the standpoint of entitlement about the education of children who are classified as seriously emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted. It examines how research has supported or contradicted the notion of entitlement from the standpoint of prevalence, classification, intervention, and cost. Ethical guidelines are…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Educational Legislation

Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Behavioral Disorders, 1999
This article discusses the disproportional placement of African-American males in programs for students with serious emotional disturbance and their poor school outcomes. It urges educators to focus more attention on appropriate and successful interventions within a continuum of educational services for this population. Case examples are provided…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Black Youth, Case Studies, Disability Identification