Attitudes of Principals and Special Education Teachers toward the Inclusion of Students with Mild Disabilities: Critical Differences of Opinion.

Cook, Bryan G.; Semmel, Melvyn I.; Gerber, Michael M.

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ERIC Number: EJ591197

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Attitudes of Principals and Special Education Teachers toward the Inclusion of Students with Mild Disabilities: Critical Differences of Opinion.

Cook, Bryan G.; Semmel, Melvyn I.; Gerber, Michael M.

Remedial and Special Education, v20 n4 p199-207,56 Jul-Aug 1999

Attitudes of 49 principals and 64 special-education teachers regarding the inclusion of students with mild disabilities were investigated. Participants disagreed most strongly on whether achievement increases when students are included, that inclusive placements are the most appropriate, and that resources must be protected regardless of setting. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Mild Disabilities, Principals, Special Education Teachers, Student Placement, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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