Download or read book Attitudes of Elementary School Principals Toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education Classes written by Cindy L. Praisner and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These results suggest the importance of good inclusion practices that will ensure principals have positive experiences with students with disabilities. Further investigations are needed to help refine the variables associated with positive attitudes and experiences as well as to explore the basis for differences between disability categories.

Download or read book Elementary Principals Attitudes Towards the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Setting written by Roxanna C. Ramirez and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of special education, educators have explored the topic of how best to serve students with disabilities. Only recently have schools begun to integrate students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms. Principals are now faced with deciding which students with disabilities will benefit from inclusion and how the inclusion process should be implemented. Because of the role principals play in implementing inclusion programs into their schools it is important to study how principals' perceptions of inclusion guide their decisions. This question was the foundation for the purpose of this study, which was to determine the attitudes and perceptions of Texas elementary school principals relative to including students with disabilities in general education classrooms. This study investigated how demographic information and experience affected principals' attitudes about inclusion. In addition, it also examined the principals' perception regarding the appropriateness of the placement of students based on the type of disability. The research was conducted using a Web-based survey that was developed by Praisner (2000), the Principals and Inclusion Survey (PIS). The PIS contains four sections including demographics, training, experience, attitudes toward inclusion and most appropriate placement for students with disabilities. The principals were randomly selected from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) records. The sample survey included a total of 360 principals, of which 110 completed the survey. Once the information was collected, it was analyzed using univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The results of the study indicated that demographic factors, training, and experience did not have a statistically significant affect on principals' attitudes toward inclusion. The study did find that principals' special education teaching experience had a statistically significant affect on principals' attitudes toward inclusion. The study also found that 108 of the principals that successfully responded to the section examining principals' overall attitudes toward inclusion showed a more favorable attitude toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms. The results from this study indicate the importance of developing educational administration programs that will prepare elementary school principals with stronger, more positive attitudes toward including students with disabilities in general education settings.

Download or read book Attitudes of Secondary School Principals Toward the Inclusion of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities in General Education Classes written by Lynda D. Donahue and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of School Teachers Awareness on Disabilities and Their Attitude towards Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in General Schools written by Dr.Renuka.P and published by Archers & Elevators Publishing House. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Attitudes of Secondary School Principals Toward Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education Classes written by Charles Watson Smith and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: The researcher's purpose of this study was to recognize perceptions of principals toward inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms in secondary schools in the state of Georgia. The researcher administered to 405 with e-mail address of the 448 principals of public high schools in Georgia a modified Principals and Inclusion Survey (2000) developed by Dr. Cindy L Praisner. Returned surveys included 102 principals' complete portions of the survey with 98 completing all portion of the survey. Data gathered with this survey were used to determine the current perceptions of secondary school principals related to their experience, attitude, and impact toward inclusion in Georgia. The survey results showed Georgia secondary principals reported a positive attitude toward inclusion of students with disabilities.

Download or read book Elementary School Principals Involvement in Special Education written by Emmett Belden Durtschi and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Attitudes of Elementary School Principals in Rural Suburban and Urban School Districts Regarding the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Into General Education Classrooms written by Charlotte Lavern Fontenot and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Principals Attitudes Toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Elementary Schools in California written by Lourd Bawardi-Shomar and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated principals' attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in elementary schools in California. More specifically, this study determined the variables that have a positive relationship with principals' attitudes toward inclusion. The variables examined in the study are: principals' personal characteristics; different types of experiences; training and education; school characteristics; knowledge in special education law and terminology; and beliefs about appropriate placements for students with various types of disabilities. An online survey entitled Principals and Inclusion Survey (PIS), developed by Praisner (2000), was sent to every public elementary school principal in California with a valid email address. The intended sample was 3,839 and the actual sample size was 773. Once the data were collected, a Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to determine the variables that correlate with principals' attitudes toward inclusion. The results indicated that principals in California hold positive attitudes toward inclusion. The study also revealed that principals' experience, training, knowledge in special education law and terminology had a positive correlation with principals' attitudes. However, variables related to demographics were not found to correlate with attitudes. The study recommended that there is a need for a more specific definition for the term inclusion. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of considering the variables that found to correlate with attitudes when hiring new principals and the importance of principals' training and knowledge in special education and inclusion. Finally, it recommended that principals should develop their leadership abilities to best implement inclusive practices within their schools.

Download or read book PRINCIPALS ATTITUDES TOWARD THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM written by Kendale Marquis White and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of principals as it relates to the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education setting. This study replicates and extends research in relation to principals and their attitudes toward inclusion. In addition, the researcher determined whether a relationship, if any, exists between demographic variables and their attitudes regarding the most appropriate placement for students with disabilities. A self-reporting survey entitled the Principals and Inclusion Survey was used to collect the data from 105 principals. Results revealed principals training and experience were limited, principals supported inclusive placements for students with mild to moderate disabilities, and there was a positive correlation between attitudes and training and attitudes and placement decisions. Further, the results indicate the need for quality training and experience for both pre-service and practicing principals. The results may also assist school districts as well as college/university principal preparation programs in making informed decisions regarding coursework, professional development, and practicum experiences for principals..

Download or read book Teachers Attitudes Toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom in a Rural School District written by Robin M. Pelt and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the research, inclusion in the general education setting is valuable to the academic and social development of students with disabilities. Teachers play a significant role in the success of students with disabilities in this setting (Coombs-Richardson & Mead, 2001; Fuchs, 2010; Test et al., 2009). Research shows that teachers display positive and negative attitudes toward inclusion based on the severity of the disability category (Cook, 2001; Ernest & Rogers, 2009). The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom in a rural school district. An ANOVA was run to analyze teachers' attitudes based on disability category and to determine if grade level taught by teachers acts as a moderator to their attitudes. Results revealed that students' disability categories had a significant impact on teachers' attitudes and that grade level taught acts as a moderator to teachers' attitudes toward inclusion. Limitations were discussed, and recommendations for practice, policy, and research were provided.

Download or read book An Investigation of the Attitudes of School Leaders Toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Setting written by Karen Felicia Ball and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public laws mandating access to free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment have been in place for decades. Yet, many students with disabilities are still educated in segregated environments that fail to provide them with quality learning opportunities and supports. Inclusive practices have been implemented in many schools. However, the extent to which these practices meet the intent of the law depends on characteristics of the school leader. The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes and perceptions of school leaders in a Southeast United States public school district relative to inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education setting. A self-reporting survey instrument entitled the Principals and Inclusion Survey was used to collect data from 138 school principals and assistant principals. Variables selected for study included demographic factors, training and experience, attitudes toward inclusion, and perceptions of the most appropriate placement for students with disabilities. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlations, and multiple regression were utilized to analyze the data and to answer six research questions posed by the researcher. Results from the analyses revealed that school leaders were limited in their training and experience relative to special education and inclusive practices and that their attitudes were slightly negative. While school leaders supported more inclusive placements for students with moderate disabilities, they perceived less inclusive placements were more appropriate for students with severe and profound disabilities. Results revealed a negative correlation between the training and experience and attitudes of school leaders. Results also revealed that the most appropriate placement for students with disabilities could be predicted from knowing the approximate number of students with IEPs that are included in regular education classrooms for at least 75% of their school day. Results strongly emphasize the need for quality training and experience for pre-service and practicing school leaders. Results of this study may assist school districts and university principal preparation programs in determining the type and the extent of coursework, professional development training, and practicum experiences required for pre-service and practicing school leaders to manage the daily special education challenges they face in their schools. .

Download or read book Comparative Study of Elementary School Principals and Teachers Attitudes Toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Into the Regular Classroom in 30 Selected Schools written by Mattie M. Jones Coleman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals With Disabilities Act IDEA Into Practice written by Epler, Pam L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse learners with particular needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them develop socially and intellectually. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children. Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) into Practice is a pivotal reference source for the latest teaching strategies for educators with special needs students. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as instructional adaptions, locomotor apparatus diseases, and intellectual disabilities, this publication is an ideal resource for school administrators, general and special education classroom teachers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on instructional strategies for educating students with disabilities.

Download or read book Determining the Attitudes of Elementary School Teachers written by Colleen Winis and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global agenda for inclusive education led the Department of Education in Papua New Guinea to develop its policy on special education, which was then endorsed by the government to be implemented in all schools. The emphasis on inclusive education was to ensure that all children, both abled and disabled, were receiving education in schools in their community. The inclusive approach placed the onus on the regular classroom teachers, to establish an inclusive learning environment. This study focused on the factors that were influencing teachers‟ attitudes in the rural elementary schools. Numerous studies show that successful implementation of inclusion of children with special needs largely depends on teachers‟ positive attitudes towards inclusion. The results of this study revealed a number of influential factors on teacher‟s attitudes, it indicated that inclusion of children with disability into mainstream schools is challenging when individual teachers‟ level of knowledge about special education is limited. The aim of this study is to contribute knowledge relating to the elementary education sector in PNG.

Download or read book A Study of the Attitudes of Elementary School Principals Toward the Education of Students with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom written by Michael R. Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Effective Inclusive Schools written by James McLeskey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-16 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade, the educational context for students with disabilities has significantly changed primarily as a result of mandates contained in NCLB and IDEA. The purpose of this book is to summarize the research literature regarding how students might be provided classrooms and schools that are both inclusive and effective. Inclusive schools are defined as places where students with disabilities are valued and active participants in academic and social activities and are given supports that help them succeed. Effectiveness is addressed within the current movement toward multi-tiered systems of support and evidence-based practices that meet the demands of high-stakes accountability.

Download or read book An Examination of the Perceptions of Elementary School Principals General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers about Supportive Inclusion Practices and Processes written by Ahmed Afia Laroussi and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract This dissertation focuses on the perceptions of the school principals, general education teachers, and special education teachers about practices and processes that support the inclusion program. High stake holders in schools and parents of students with disabilities are advocating for the improvement of the quality of the inclusion as an academic service delivery model. This study is significant because the number of students with disabilities being placed in the general education classroom continues to increase, and the federal and the state mandates are holding school districts and schools accountable for all students' academic performance, including students with disabilities. A collective case study approach was used in this study to explore the lived experiences of school principals, general education teachers, and special education teachers with the inclusion program. Through the lenses of Bolman and Deal's Four Frames of Leadership theoretical framework, as well as the Differentiation of Instruction model, the researcher explored the practices and processes that support the inclusion program at public elementary schools. Through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, data were collected and analyzed using a constant comparative analysis approach. The first research question investigated the beliefs and attitudes school principals, general education teachers, and special education teachers perceive to support the inclusion program. The second research question inquired about the relationships they perceive to support them in implementing the inclusion program. The third research question examined the structural practices they believe support the inclusion program. The fourth research question studied the leadership aspect they perceive support the inclusion program. The fifth research question looked into the inclusiveness of instructional practices. The common themes: (a) positive attitude and self-efficacy,(b) relationships,(c) collaboration, (d) distributive leadership and resources, and (e) differentiation of instruction and accommodations emerged from data. A uniformed district policy procedure vis-a`-vis the inclusion program, a positive culture about the inclusion program, a balanced leadership approach between the human needs and the schools' goals, structures to foster collaboration, the application of the principles of the distributive leadership, and the implementation of inclusive instructional practices were evident in the schools.