ERIC Number: ED605808
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
EISSN: N/A
A Review of Web-Based Special Education Resources Provided to Parents by State Departments of Education
Farley, Jennifer; Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline; Trout, Alexandra L.; Duppong Hurley, Kristin
Grantee Submission
Parents who are knowledgeable of special education are more likely to engage in their child's education. Parents seek information about special education from a number of sources including State Departments of Education (SDEs). However, little is known about the web-based special education resources SDEs provide to parents. We sought to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive review of SDE websites and special education resources. Two-thirds of SDEs provided special education resources in a parent-designated section of their website. The number of resources provided varied greatly by state and the majority of resources were specific to conflict/dispute resolution. Future research should explore how information provided can best support increased parental knowledge to improve parental engagement. Limitations and implications are discussed. [This is the online version of an article published in "The Journal of Special Education."]
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, Information Dissemination, Access to Information, Special Education, Web Sites, Parents, Geographic Location, Conflict Resolution, Parent Participation, Individualized Education Programs, Parent Rights, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Resources, Language Usage, Student Needs, Information Needs, Student Rights, Public Schools, Elementary Secondary Education
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324B160033