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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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Addressing the Religious and Spiritual Diversity of Students with Disabilities and Their Families
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Elhoweris, Hala; Whittaker, Catharine; Salend, Spencer J. – Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 2007
It is critical for educators to understand the influence of religion or spirituality on students and their families. This article reviews the literature addressing religious, spiritual, and cultural beliefs with an emphasis on quality-of-life issues and provides suggestions educators can use to enhance the services that they provide.
Descriptors: Religious Factors, Disabilities, Student Diversity, Spiritual Development
Preparing Special Educators to Work with Migrant Students with Disabilities and Their Families
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Salend, Spencer J.; Whittaker, Catharine R.; Garrick Duhaney, Laurel M. – Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 2006
A major barrier in the provision of special education services to migrant students is the lack of trained personnel who understand the unique strengths and challenges of migrant students. Using the experiences of the Migrant Special Education Training Program, this article presents a teacher education curriculum and pedagogical model for preparing…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Curriculum, Disabilities, Special Education Teachers, Migrants