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Johnson, Jerry; Ohlson, Matthew A.; Shope, Shane – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2018
In this descriptive and comparative study, we present results highlighting the complexity and scope of the challenges facing rural districts as they navigate the changing demographics of the students and families they serve. Rapid increases in the number and concentration of racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse students in rural areas…
Descriptors: Demography, Social Change, Population Trends, Rural Areas
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Benham-Deal, Tami – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1995
A study of adapted physical education (APE) practices in rural Wyoming revealed that many school districts did not offer APE programs; minimal, if any, specialization was required of APE teachers; larger districts were more likely to employ APE teachers; and there was considerable need for APE teacher training. Contains survey questionnaire and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
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Iverson, Landa J.; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1994
Describes a Wyoming summer institute that provided intensive training to regular educators on theory, concepts, and techniques for working with emotionally disturbed children. Program evaluation revealed that the institute was successful in training regular classroom teachers to meet the needs of emotionally disturbed children. (LP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
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Passaro, Perry D.; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1994
Two surveys of rural paraprofessionals, teachers, and administrators in special education identified paraprofessionals' perceived training and support needs, current training requirements for special education paraprofessionals, and effective methods of providing training in rural areas. Results encompass demographics, extent and quality of…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Competence, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education