Disproportional representation in special education programs

1. DISPROPORTIONALITY
in Special Education

2. SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special education programs are
designed for students that have a
mental, emotional, physical, and/or
social disability.
● Emotional disturbances
● Learning disability
● Intellectual disability
● Speech or language impairments
● Health impairments

3. “Disproportionate representation of
culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD)
students in special education programs has
been a concern for nearly four decades”
The Problem:

4. Disproportional
Representation?
Overrepresentation??
What do we
mean by that?

5. Group Discussion

7. Class Discussion

9. How is the
information
presented by this
researcher
different?