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Download full textLowdermilk, John; Pecina, Julie; Fielding, Cheryl; Beccera, Lisa – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2016
This paper presents an overview of a video ethnographic study of a special education school on the Texas/Mexico Border. The public school is located in Nuevo Progreso, which is a town in the Río Bravo Municipality in the state of Tamaulipas in Mexico. The town is located on the United States-Mexico border. The Progreso-Nuevo Progreso International…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Video Technology, Ethnography, Special Schools
García-Cedillo, Ismael; Romero-Contreras, Silvia; Ramos-Abadie, Liliana – International Journal of Special Education, 2015
This paper discusses the background, current situation and challenges of educational integration and inclusive education in Mexico and Chile. These countries obtained similar low results on the academic achievement of their students (Mexico last and Chile second last) among OECD countries; and above average scores, among Latin-American countries.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Comparative Analysis, Special Education
Cieloha, C. Danford – 1986
The paper suggests that a general pattern of special education development exists and uses that historical perspective to create a context for comparison and understanding of the path of special education in the less economically developed country of Mexico. Drawing upon primary sources, it describes the evolutionary path of special education in…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Compliance (Legal), Cross Cultural Studies, Developing Nations
National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA. – 1999
This proceedings documents a meeting designed to allow state directors of special education to exchange information about the special education systems in Mexico and the United States, to discuss common issues and concerns related to the provision of educational services for children and youth with disabilities, and to establish collegial…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Dieker, Lisa; McTigue, Anna – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2001
This article reviews the book "Helping Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families: Mexican and U.S. Perspectives," edited by Todd V. Fletcher and Candace S. Bos (1999). An interview with Todd V. Fletcher is presented in which he discusses the importance of U.S. understanding and collaboration with Mexico. (CR)
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
Peer reviewedArgus-Calvo, Beverley; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1996
Overviews the current status of special education programs in Mexico in general and in Ciudad Juarez (Chihuahua) and surrounding rural areas. Two special education administrators employed in the Ciudad Juarez school system discuss problems associated with teacher training and lack of administrative support, and the importance of parental and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Community Involvement, Disabilities
Direct linkShepherd, Terry L.; Contreras, Diana; Brown, Randel – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
This article looks at the history of special education in Mexico, discusses the emergence of special education programs, and examines a school for special education in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. The school provides vocational training for students with a variety of disabilities and has a partnership with the local maquiladora industry. (Contains 5…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Retish, Paul, Ed. – Issues in Special Education & Rehabilitation, 1994
This special issue on vocational and social inclusion of people with disabilities includes papers with the following titles and authors: "Applying Theories of Career Behavior to Special Populations: Implications for Secondary Vocational Transition Programming" (Jay W. Rojewski); "Familiarity with the Service System and Perception of…
Descriptors: College Programs, Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed. – 1998
Derived from two national multicultural symposia, this compendium focuses on an array of topics that combine research and educational practices for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disabilities and/or gifts. Specific papers include: (1) "Parent-Involved Social Skill Instruction and the Perceptions of Children…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Educational Innovation
Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong). – 2000
This document contains 123 papers from an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The papers focus on the following themes: (1) societal and ethical issues; (2) human resource development and personnel training; (3) international issues; (4) information technology in VET;…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Adult Learning, Alternative Assessment
