The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and understand, from the perspective of experienced Special Education Teachers, successful practices and barriers in meeting the needs of students with emotional disturbance (ED) in Special Education Alternative programs. The study aims to gain an in-depth understanding, from the lived…

This study examined the perception of parents and teachers toward the transition process of students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing from an auditory-oral school to the general education setting. The study was mixed methods in nature, using a phenomenological case study design coupled with descriptive statistics. In-depth interviews of a…

Significant numbers of children with emotional and behavioral disorders receive services in settings other than general education, but it is expected they will return to a less restrictive environment. Reintegrating these students once they have completed treatment is a significant problem. Students can demonstrate improved behavior and…