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ERIC Number: EJ647194
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
Placement and Exit Patterns for Students with Mental Retardation: An Analysis of National Trends.
Katsiyannis, Antonis; Zhang, Dalun; Archwamety, Tear
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v37 n2 p134-45 Jun 2002
Analysis of placement and exit data on students with mental retardation (MR) found in annual reports on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act indicated an upward trend in educating students with mental retardation in general education classrooms, a decline in graduation rates with a diploma or certificate, and a greater likelihood of students with MR being educated in more restrictive settings. (Contains references.) (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation, Inclusive Schools, Mainstreaming, Mental Retardation, Special Classes, Student Placement, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act