ERIC Number: EJ767379
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Oct
Pages: 7
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Creating Positive School Experiences for Students with Disabilities
Milsom, Amy
Professional School Counseling, v10 n1 p66-72 Oct 2006
The school experiences of students with disabilities can be positively or negatively influenced by the attitudes and behaviors of students and school personnel and by general school policies. School counselors can take the lead in assessing school climate in relation to students with disabilities and initiating interventions or advocating for change when appropriate. This article provides an overview of factors to consider in creating positive school experiences for students with disabilities and suggestions for intervention efforts.
Descriptors: School Counselors, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Counselor Role, Educational Environment, Intervention, Advocacy, Student Experience
American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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