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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Snowling, Margaret J. – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
This paper reviews current proposals concerning the definition of dyslexia and contrasts it with reading comprehension impairment. We then discuss methods for early identification and review evidence that teacher assessments and ratings may be valid screening tools. Finally, we argue that interventions should be theoretically motivated and…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Identification, Definitions, Reading Comprehension
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Forbes, Joan – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2009
This paper presents an analysis of the policy themes of service integration, social justice and social inclusion which underpin the integrated community schools policy initiative in Scotland. That initiative is identified as an important vehicle for the Scottish Executive Government's aim of integrating children's services with the overarching…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Community Schools, Foreign Countries, Social Capital
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Shevlin, Michael; Kenny, Mairin; Loxley, Andrew – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2008
Special educational provision in the Republic of Ireland has experienced significant changes in the past decade. A combination of interrelated factors including litigation, legislation, parental advocacy and international developments has radically altered the landscape of special education. As a result of these changes the move towards…
Descriptors: Special Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Inclusive Schools
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Humphrey, Neil; Lewis, Sarah – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2008
The last decade has seen a groundswell of developments in educational policy in the UK relating to inclusive education for students with special educational needs (SEN). However, whether government policy has been fully implemented in schools remains a concern. The experience of students with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) provides an…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Secondary School Students, School Policy, Barriers