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ERIC Number: EJ366036
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Reference Count: 0
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The Need for Policy Analysis in Evaluating the Regular Education Initiative.
McKinney, James D.; Hocutt, Anne M.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v21 n1 p12-18 Jan 1988
The paper presents the concept of policy analysis, as distinct from policy advocacy, in light of recent proposals to restructure present special and regular education practice with mildly handicapped students. A comprehensive policy analysis to clarify the objectives of the Regular Education Initiative is recommended to assess its impact. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming, Mild Disabilities, Policy Formation, Special Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Policy Analysis; Special Education Regular Education Relationship
Note: For related documents, see EC 201 625-631.