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Peer reviewedArcia, Emily; Gallagher, James J. – Infant-Toddler Intervention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, 1994
The issue of overrepresentation of minority groups in special education is discussed. The example of Mexican American and Puerto Rican children is used to illustrate that overrepresentation is justified and desirable if the relative need of the children in the groups differs in developmental and functional status. Policy implications are…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Needs, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textArcia, Emily; Gallagher, James J. – 1992
A random sample of 16 coordinators responsible for implementation of Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act were interviewed to determine if state data systems will be in a position to assist in monitoring service goals and in reaching populations typically underserved. The interviews assessed the availability of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Students, Data Collection, Demography
