ERIC Number: EJ1147769
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jun
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-8705
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Assistive Technology Service Delivery in Rural School Districts
Ault, Melinda Jones; Bausch, Margaret E.; Mclaren, Elizabeth M.
Rural Special Education Quarterly, v32 n2 p15-22 Jun 2013
Little is known about the implementation of assistive technology (AT) services for students in rural areas. This study investigated the AT service delivery in 10 rural districts across six states. The results indicated that students use AT across functional areas, but considerably fewer number of devices than do those not living in rural areas. AT experts attended a low percentage of IEP meetings, and the AT expertise of related service personnel is rated highly. Teachers reported that rural students have access to the technology they need; however, they also indicated they needed more training on available technology for their students.
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Delivery Systems, Assistive Technology, Special Education, Case Studies, Program Implementation, Barriers, Individualized Education Programs, Meetings, Relevance (Education), Fidelity, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, School Districts, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin; Virginia; Texas; Oregon; Montana; Massachusetts; Kentucky; Kansas; Florida; California
Grant or Contract Numbers: H327G000004
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