Advisor
Rude, Harvey
Committee Member
Bassett, Diane
Committee Member
Omdal, Stuart
Committee Member
Mundfrom, Daniel
Department
Special Education
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
12-1-2012
Genre
Thesis
Extent
174 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Description
Disproportionate representation is an ongoing concern in the field of special education, specifically for learners of historically underserved populations. In this study, the perceptions special educators had of disproportionate representation were examined. Four elementary special educators from a Midwestern school district were interviewed three separate times. Results of the study showed that special educators externalized inadequacies to other staff members, the district, families and learners of historically underserved populations, and cultural differences. The implications of the study indicated that special educators must recognize their role in the special education process in order to diminish disproportionate representation of historically underserved learners in special education.
Degree type
EdD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.
