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Publication Date: 2019
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A "Can-Do" Attitude for Students with Disabilities: Special Education in Rural Charter Schools
McKittrick, Lanya; Gill, Sean; Opalka, Alice; Tuchman, Sivan; Kothari, Shaini
Journal of School Choice, v13 n4 p537-554 2019
Charter schools are often the only alternative to traditional public schools for students with disabilities in rural communities. Part of a larger study, we employed a qualitative multiple case study design to examine special education practices in five rural charter schools to understand the services provided, barriers to providing these services, and any novel practices used to provide these services. Data analysis revealed the following themes: (a) intentional school models facilitated individualized approaches, (b) schools responded to tight labor supply by prioritizing retention and making efficient use of staff time, and (c) schools demonstrate flexibility and willingness to problem solve.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Rural Schools, Charter Schools, Case Studies, Special Education, Educational Practices, Problem Solving, Barriers, Teacher Shortage, Time Management, Teacher Persistence, Governance, Teacher Student Relationship, Individualized Education Programs, Student Attitudes, Institutional Characteristics
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