Issues and Challenges Facing Educators Who Advocate for Students with Disabilities

Keywords

education, students with disabilities

Abstract

Results of three focus groups identifying issues facing educators who advocate for special education students are presented. Findings indicate that special educators regularly advocate for students with special needs but believe that there are risks, both personal and professional, associated with advocacy. Additionally participants suggested that training was needed in the areas of special education law, communication skill collaboration and conflict resolution, and teacher advocacy. Participants felt a need for support in the advocacy efforts from school administrators and professional organizations.

Original Publication Citation

Gartin, B. C., Murdick, N. L., Thompson, J. R., & Dyches, T. T. (2002). Issues and challenges facing educators who advocate for students with disabilities. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 37(1), 3-13. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23879578?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2002

Publisher

Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Language

English

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Counseling Psychology and Special Education

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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