ERIC Number: EJ1270954
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Nov
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
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A Review of Web-Based Special Education Resources Provided to Parents by State Departments of Education
Farley, Jennifer; Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline; Trout, Alexandra L.; Duppong Hurley, Kristin
Journal of Special Education, v54 n3 p180-190 Nov 2020
Parents who are knowledgeable of special education are more likely to engage in their child's education. Parents seek information about special education from a number of sources including State Departments of Education (SDEs). However, little is known about the web-based special education resources SDEs provide to parents. We sought to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive review of SDE websites and special education resources. Two-thirds of SDEs provided special education resources in a parent-designated section of their website. The number of resources provided varied greatly by state and the majority of resources were specific to conflict/dispute resolution. Future research should explore how information provided can best support increased parental knowledge to improve parental engagement. Limitations and implications are discussed. [For the corresponding grantee submission, see ED605808.]
Descriptors: Web Sites, Special Education, Access to Information, Information Dissemination, Parent Education, State Departments of Education, Conflict Resolution, Individualized Education Programs, Navigation (Information Systems), Parent Materials, Resource Materials, Parent Participation, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324B160033