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Disproportionality in Non-public placements: Best Practice, Economic or Ethical Dilemma?

Disproportionality in Non-public placements: Best Practice, Economic or Ethical Dilemma?. Robert Hull Stella Francis Prince Georges County Public School System. Legal Issues Concerning Special Education and Disproportionality. Federal Level Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

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Disproportionality in Non-public placements: Best Practice, Economic or Ethical Dilemma?

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  1. Disproportionality in Non-public placements: Best Practice, Economic or Ethical Dilemma? Robert Hull Stella Francis Prince Georges County Public School System

  2. Legal Issues Concerning Special Education and Disproportionality • Federal Level • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act • Federal Guidance Documents • State Level Legislation • Local School Districts Policies and Procedures

  3. Disproportionality in Placement is a National Issue • Review of Various States Status • Wisconsin • Connecticut • Georgia • Tennessee • Delaware • Reporting on State Performance Plans

  4. Special Education Data • Disproportionality in Identification • Disproportionality in Placement

  5. Placement Disproportionality is Impacted by Multiple Factors • Best Practice Procedures • Positive Student Outcomes • Economic Issues • Ethical/Compliance Issues • Equal Access to • Services • Highly Qualified Staff • Evidence Based Interventions

  6. Successful Interventions • Best Practice • Funding • Advocacy • Ethics/Compliance • Policy and Procedures

  7. Prince George’s Mental Health Initiative • Development of Program • Marketing • Funding • Pilot Program • Evaluation • Instititutionalization

  8. How Can We Help You • Questions and Suggestions • Contact us Robert Hull Robert.hull@pgcps.org Stella Francis Stella.francis@pgcps.org

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