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State-Level Curricular, Assessment, and Accountability Policies, Practices, and Philosophies for Exclusionary School Settings
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Gagnon, Joseph Calvin – Journal of Special Education, 2010
The purpose of the current study was to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of state-level policies and practices concerning youth with disabilities in secondary day treatment and residential (DTR) schools, as well as juvenile correctional (JC) schools for committed youth. A survey of state directors of special education or their designees…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Accountability, Educational Practices, State Standards
2012 Survey of States: Successes and Challenges during a Time of Change
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Rieke, Rebekah L.; Lazarus, Sheryl S.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Dominguez, Lauren M. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2013
This report summarizes the thirteenth survey of states by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results are presented for 49 states and 6 of the 11 unique states. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends, accomplishments, and emerging issues during this…
Descriptors: State Surveys, Success, Barriers, Performance Factors
Career-Focused Services for Students with Disabilities at Community Colleges
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Workforce Strategy Center, 2009
The nation's changing economy requires workers to attain increasingly higher job skills. Leaders in education, workforce development, and economic development recognize the need to help workers meet this challenge and to help employers find qualified employees. Barriers to educational and career opportunities will need to be removed so that…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Disabilities, Employment Opportunities, Labor Force Development
Charter Schools Designed for Children with Disabilities: An Initial Examination of Issues and Questions Raised. Special Report. Primers on Special Education in Charter Schools
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Mead, Julie F. – National Association of State Directors of Special Education, 2008
This report addresses both why and how charter schools designed for students with disabilities operate their programs and provides information learned about charter schools specifically designed for children with disabilities through a series of questions and answers. First, the legal and policy context in which such schools develop and operate is…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Disabilities, Research Reports, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Transition Policy and Issues: A View from the States.
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Shotts, Cynthia K.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1994
State-level early childhood leaders were surveyed regarding issues related to early childhood transitions. Respondents indicated considerable concern about transition issues; concerns were less when respondents perceived their state as having developed state transition policies and utilizing local interagency agreements. States varied…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
State Special Education Outcomes, 2003: Marching On
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Thompson, Sandra; Thurlow, Martha – National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota, 2004
This report summarizes the ninth survey of state directors of special education by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results include all 50 states and 9 of the 11 federally funded entities (unique states). The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends,…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Disabilities, Educational Change