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Morrier, Michael J.; Gallagher, Peggy A. – Journal of Special Education, 2012
More than 67,000 preschoolers with disabilities across five states were examined for disproportionate special education eligibilities using risk ratios (RRs). Results indicated children classified as American Indian (RR = 2.25) and Black (RR = 1.64) were disproportionate in one state, whereas children classified as Asian, Hispanic, and White…
Descriptors: Special Education, Developmental Delays, American Indians, Language Impairments
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Lazarus, Carrie; Autry, Andy; Baio, Jon; Avchen, Rachel Nonkin; Braun, Kim Van Nardeen – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2007
Prevalence estimates often use U.S. Census Bureau estimates of the population as denominator data. Postcensal estimates are population estimates produced following a decennial census. Intercensal estimates are surrounded by 2 census years and supersede postcensal estimates. In this report we describe prevalence estimates in Atlanta for mental…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Div. of Special Education. – 1969
Discussed are the support of the State Department of Education, the responsibilities of a program for exceptional children, responsibilities of the local school system, and teacher approval and certification. A definition, types of programs, enrollment and placement, equipment and facilities, and goals are presented for each of the following…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Educational Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Education