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Direct linkJohnson, Jerry; Ohlson, Matthew A.; Shope, Shane – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2018
In this descriptive and comparative study, we present results highlighting the complexity and scope of the challenges facing rural districts as they navigate the changing demographics of the students and families they serve. Rapid increases in the number and concentration of racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse students in rural areas…
Descriptors: Demography, Social Change, Population Trends, Rural Areas
Peer reviewedRoyce, Penny; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1991
Describes Project NETWORC, a three-year Nevada program that uses an audio teleconferencing system to provide early childhood special education courses from the University of Nevada-Reno to preservice students and professionals in rural areas. Discusses educational objectives, telecourse content and technical components, student population, and…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Early Childhood Education, Education Courses, Higher Education
Download full textWalker, Sherry Freeland, Ed. – State Education Leader, 2001
This theme issue of "State Education Leader" contains eight articles on rural education. "The Rural Bellwether" (Kathy Christie) discusses declining enrollment in rural schools, rural problems with teacher shortages and special education funding, issues related to school size and school district size, and distance learning…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Isolation
Lakes, Marsha K.; And Others – 1995
This paper describes the complaint investigation process for rural remote areas of Nevada as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Complaints are first filed with the Nevada Department of Education superintendent of public instruction. Complaints can be initiated by anyone and must state what regulations the public…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Due Process
Peer reviewedPerkins, Cybil; Walter, Marilyn – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1987
Describes a program which addresses the needs of underserved handicapped children who live in isolated rural areas of Nevada. Covers the program's computer-assisted, home-based curricula and video-assisted, home-based assessment and instruction as well as evaluation methodology and results of preliminary child-progress data. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Home Programs, Outreach Programs
Scott, Robert J. – Information from the National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth, 1984
Isolated by distance and geographic barriers from population centers, services, current information, and opportunities, 15 of Nevada's 17 school districts are not simply rural, but are remote. Servicing districts that average fewer than 2 people per square mile, 21 elementary schools have only 1 teacher. Sixteen high schools have enrollments of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Curriculum, Educational Needs, Educational Quality
