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Developing Programmes to Promote Participation in Sport among Adolescents with Disabilities: Perceptions Expressed by a Group of South African Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
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Bantjes, Jason; Swartz, Leslie; Conchar, Lauren; Derman, Wayne – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2015
Adolescents with disabilities in developing countries frequently have limited access to sporting opportunities and comparatively little is known of their lived experiences and preferences. We set out to understand what a group of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) living in South Africa perceive to be important components of programmes developed…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Cerebral Palsy, Program Development, Disabilities
Implementing an Alternate Assessment Based on Modified Academic Achievement Standards: When Policy Meets Practice
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Lemons, Christopher J.; Kloo, Amanda; Zigmond, Naomi; Fulmer, Deborah; Lupp, Lynda – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2012
One of the primary challenges in developing effective accountability systems is determining how best to include students with disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to report on the initial implementation of one option for including students with disabilities into the accountability system in the United States. In 2007, federal guidance…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Academic Achievement, Disabilities, Accountability
Educational Review Teams: Bridging Competing Theories To Ensure Successful Student Outcomes.
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Littleton, Robert F., Jr. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1998
This paper describes Education Review Teams as an evolution of practice stemming from evidence of the effectiveness of teacher assistance teams and teacher support teams. Evidence showing the value of adding a monitoring function, subject area consultation, and the authority to allocate resources to these teams is offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Curriculum, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
For Richer or Poorer: Building Inclusive Schools in Poor Urban and Rural Communities.
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Beloin, Kim; Peterson, Michael – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2000
This article describes a framework for building more inclusive, effective, and successful schools in poor rural and urban communities called "Whole Schooling". Multiple barriers to inclusive schools are identified, the commonalties and differences between poor rural and urban schools are explored, and specific strategies for utilizing available…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Change, Educational Strategies
Special Education in Bangladesh.
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Zaman, Sultana S.; Munir, Shirin Z. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1992
This review of special education in Bangladesh describes the prevalence of major disabilities and government and nongovernment programs for children with various types of disabilities. The paper concludes that most special education is supported by nongovernment organizations and that implementation has been restricted by economic constraints.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Disabilities, Economic Factors, Educational Planning
Early Intervention in the South Pacific: Issues in Program Development.
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Price, Penny – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1994
This review examines the variety of approaches taken to meeting the needs of young children (and their families) with disabilities in the South Pacific. The importance of diverse cultural patterns and problems of isolated communities are noted, as is the need to extend services until the entire population is served and ensure sustained services.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Delivery Systems, Disabilities