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Dymond, Stacy K.; Renzaglia, Adelle; Chun, Eul Jung – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine methods for and barriers to including students with disabilities in high school service learning programs (HSSLPs) with non-disabled peers. Focus groups were conducted with adult stakeholders at five schools nominated as having exemplary inclusive HSSLPs and at least 3 years experience implementing such…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Individualized Education Programs, Focus Groups, Special Needs Students
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Konrad, Moira; Trela, Katherine; Test, David W. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Current research and legislation show a need for special education instruction to be more closely aligned with general education curriculum and develop strategies that support the development of self determination skills in students with disabilities. The present study embeds self-determination skills of writing annual goals and objectives in the…
Descriptors: Self Determination, High School Students, Disabilities, Writing Strategies
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Starr, Elizabeth M.; Foy, Janis B.; Cramer, Kenneth M.; Singh, Henareet – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Parents of 209 children (162 males and 46 females) with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome or learning disabilities ranging in age from 4 to 21 years were surveyed about their perceptions of the education of their children. Items on the survey were categorized into 7 areas: school personnel's knowledge about the disability, best practices,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Down Syndrome, School Personnel, Learning Disabilities