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ERIC Number: EJ455731
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
Restructuring the Participation of African-American Parents in Special Education.
Harry, Beth
Exceptional Children, v59 n2 p123-31 Oct-Nov 1992
Two traditions that have combined to discourage participation of African-American parents in special education procedures are described: a deficit view of African-American families and a deficit view of children's learning difficulties. Including parents in assessment, placement, policy making, and advocacy is recommended to restore the balance of power in parent-professional discourse. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Black Students, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Policy Formation, Special Education, Student Evaluation, Student Placement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: African Americans
Note: Special Issue: Issues in the Education of African-American Youth in Special Education Settings.