Causes of Disproportionality - Fergus & Ahram_1

Distinguishing Difference from Disability: Common Causes of Disproportionality in Special Education.
Though we know the impact of disproportionality, we are less clear about how it happens and why it happens to Black, Latino and Native American student populations. If we know there is no quantifiable explanation for why Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans representation in special education is not proportionate to their representation in general education, then we have to consider whether our educational policies and practices, and its gaps place racial/ethnic minority and low-income student groups at risk. We highlight some of the common policies, practices and beliefs that place racial/ethnic minorities and low-income students at risk. Additionally, we will explore the "equity traps" school districts experience in remedying their disproportionality.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Equity
• Alliance
• Disproportionality
• Special
• education
• schools
• ELL
• steinhart
• diversity
• dis/ability
• inclusive
• access
• participation
• justice