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ERIC Number: EJ414981
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
Cost Analysis of Special Schools for Students with Mental Retardation.
Lewis, Darrell R.; And Others
Journal of Special Education, v24 n1 p33-50 Spr 1990
A resource components cost model was used to establish accurate benchmark cost and resource use estimates from two special schools for youth with moderate and severe mental retardation located within metropolitan area school districts. An accounting framework is presented that can be replicated for assessing service costs and for decision making. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Accounting, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Elementary Secondary Education, Expenditure per Student, Models, Moderate Mental Retardation, Program Administration, Program Costs, Resources, Severe Mental Retardation, Special Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
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