ERIC Number: EJ1032408
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Mar
Pages: 10
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Policy and the Impact on Placement, Involvement, and Progress in General Education: Critical Issues That Require Rectification
Ryndak, Diane Lea; Taub, Debbie; Jorgensen, Cheryl M.; Gonsier-Gerdin, Jean; Arndt, Katrina; Sauer, Janet; Ruppar, Andrea L.; Morningstar, Mary E.; Allcock, Heather
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, v39 n1 p65-74 Mar 2014
Students with significant disabilities continue to be among the most segregated in schools. In this article, we argue that the principles of least restrictive environment and involvement and progress in the general curriculum have been interpreted in ways that perpetuate segregation, rather than increasing students' access to meaningful curriculum in inclusive educational contexts. We examine this issue from three broad perspectives: federal policy related to least restrictive environment, interpretations of policies related to involvement and progress in the general curriculum, and the implementation of policies related to assessment of grade-level standards. We discuss implications of each of these issues for providing and increasing involvement and progress in general education contexts and content.
Descriptors: Disabilities, General Education, Inclusion, Educational Policy, Student Participation, Access to Education, Student Placement, Alternative Assessment, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Academic Achievement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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