Why Are So Many Minority Students in Special Education? Understanding Race and Disability in School » (1st Edition)

This powerful book examines the disproportionate placement of Black and Hispanic students in special education. The authors present compelling stories representing the range of experiences that culturally and linguistically diverse students are apt to face in school. They examine the children's experiences, their families' interactions with school personnel, the teachers' and schools' estimation of the children and their families, and the school climate that influences decisions about referrals. Based on the authors' work in a large, culturally diverse school district, the book concludes with recommendations for improving educational practice and teacher training and for policy renewal.

About the Author:
Beth Harry is a professor of special education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami, Florida

About the Author:
Janette Klingner is an associate professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder