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Eilers, Nicole – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2023
This article describes the results of a disabled children's childhood studies analysis of Section 1414 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), which outlines definitions and procedures related to evaluations, eligibility determinations, individualized education programs (IEP), and educational placements for disabled children in…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Individualized Education Programs, Program Development, Disabilities
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Nilsen, Sven; Herlofsen, Camilla – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
The topic of this article is the chain of actions in special education in Norwegian compulsory schooling. The main research question is: how do local practise concur with national regulations and guidelines in different phases of the chain of actions in special education? The study is carried out as an evaluation study. The criteria on which the…
Descriptors: Special Education, Guidelines, Content Analysis, Foreign Countries
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Brigham, Frederick J.; Berkeley, Sheri; Walker, Erin – Exceptionality, 2012
Assessment of students with disabilities is a critical component of special education. In addition to the complexity of assessment (e.g., high-stakes assessments, progress monitoring, diagnosis), the issue is complicated further by the use of acronyms. This can make both explaining and understanding important information related to students very…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Academic Achievement, Disabilities, School Personnel
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Nierengarten, Gerry – American Secondary Education, 2013
Including students with special needs in the general education classroom is being widely promoted in the public schools. This practice places a heavy burden on the general educator who is often inadequately trained to meet the needs of such a diverse classroom. Co-teaching has been one of the support strategies used to address the challenges and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Inclusion, Special Needs Students, Team Teaching
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Schlifer, Connie – College Quarterly, 2005
This manuscript offers a general examination of special education in Ontario from its inception to the current system, including references to developments outside the province that have impacted its development. A brief summary of the historical milestones of special education is followed by a look at recent special education legislation. Details…
Descriptors: Special Education, Foreign Countries, Educational History, Educational Legislation
Connecticut Birth to Three System, Hartford. – 1999
These guidelines were developed to help school and early intervention personnel and families understand the nature and benefits of assistive technology and how to use current best practices to provide assistive technology to children with disabilities. Information is provided in a simple question and answer format on the following topics: (1)…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Definitions, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education