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Differential Effects of Sociocultural Variables on Special Education Eligibility Categories.
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Barona, Andres; Faykus, Suzanne P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1992
Examined influence of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, father absence, and family size on special education eligibility for 300 students. Results indicated that only socioeconomic status and ethnicity made significant contribution to prediction of special education eligibility, suggesting that legislative mandates to control for sociocultural…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Eligibility, Ethnicity
The Simultaneous Effects of Sociocultural Variables and WISC-R Factors on MR, LD, and Non-Placement of Ethnic Minorities in Special Education.
Barona, Andres; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1993
Students (n=300) referred for special education and diagnosed as learning disabled, mentally retarded, or not eligible were examined to determine the differential contribution of sociocultural variables on eligibility decisions within the context of intelligence test factors. Factors analyzed included verbal comprehension, perceptual organization,…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Eligibility, Ethnic Groups