The Effect of Reading Recovery on Special Education Referrals and Placements.

O'Connor, Evelyn A.; Simic, Ognjen

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ERIC Number: EJ655218

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Effect of Reading Recovery on Special Education Referrals and Placements.

O'Connor, Evelyn A.; Simic, Ognjen

Psychology in the Schools, v39 n6 p635-46 Nov 2002

Examines the effect of Reading Recovery, an early intervention program for first-grade children, on the rates of referral and placement in special education in New York City. The results showed that children who received the Reading Recovery program were referred for testing and placed in special education at a statistically significant lower rate. (Contains 22 references and 5 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Early Intervention, Primary Education, Program Effectiveness, Referral, School Psychology, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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