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ERIC Number: ED653683
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 144
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3825-9309-8
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Bridging Compliance Gaps: Training on Special Education Mandates in Carceral Spaces
Tiffany R. Simmons
ProQuest LLC, D.Ed. Dissertation, American University
This dissertation of practice delves into the critical examination of special education provision in adult correctional facilities, focusing on the systemic and compliance-related challenges that predominantly impact incarcerated Black males ages 18 to 21. Through the lenses of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Disability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), it investigates the compounded effects of systemic racism and ableism, highlighting the stark disparities in educational outcomes and the perpetuation of the prison-to-prison pipeline. The research employs a multifaceted methodology, including an analysis of legal frameworks and an intervention workshop aimed at enhancing the understanding and implementation of special education mandates among carceral staff. The findings reveal a deficit in the delivery of federally mandated educational supports within the carceral system, exacerbated by systemic inefficiencies. These deficiencies significantly contribute to increased recidivism rates among young Black men. The study advocates for targeted training to improve staff awareness and adherence to special education mandates, suggesting this as a pivotal strategy to disrupt educational inequities and foster a positive prison social climate. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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