Special education was developed more than a century ago to met the instructional needs of students considered exceptional or special. ... School districts are legally obligated to offer a continuum of services for special needs students. ... Inclusion is more than a physical placement of a child with special needs in a general education classroom. ... The question many feel that needs to be addressed is whether the special needs of a child are being addressed appropriately in the fully inclusive setting. ... A child that meets criteria for special education services needs to receive "speci...

• Word Count: 2520
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The over-representation of minorities in special education programs as been an issue impacting education and requires the work of advocates to make changes. ... Over-representation of minorities is special education programs is an issue that continues to impact education and requires advocacy to change. ... "Advocacy begins at a micro(personal) level when teachers of young children assess the abilities and life situations of the child in their charge, recognizes the needs, and develops a willingness to do something about it" (Fowler, Hulett, & Kieff, 2009, p. 414). ... An educa...

• Word Count: 2753
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The over-representation of minorities in special education programs as been an issue impacting education and requires the work of advocates to make changes. ... Over-representation of minorities is special education programs is an issue that continues to impact education and requires advocacy to change. ... "Advocacy begins at a micro(personal) level when teachers of young children assess the abilities and life situations of the child in their charge, recognizes the needs, and develops a willingness to do something about it" (Fowler, Hulett, & Kieff, 2009, p. 414). ... An educa...

• Word Count: 2753
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate