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Factors which correlate with the Achievement Gap: Special Education

Articles and Research Papers
Addressing disproportionate representation of minority students in special education placement by refining the referral process, Department of Special Education, Maryland. Results of a pilot project which included:
  • Race as a factor in special education placement
  • Changing the referral process
  • Description of the pre-referral intervention process
  • Disposition of students referred to SST during pilot project
    • Closing the Achievement Gap for Students with Disabilities and other low achieving students: Making AYP, by Michael Hock, Northeast Regional Resource Center for The Access Center. Excellent step-by-step PowerPoint using everyday clear language.