The Founding, Evolution, and Impact of the American Council on Rural Special Education

Interest in documenting the history and evolution of the American Council for Rural Special Education (ACRES), from the perspective of its original members, resulted in distribution of a survey and interviews. The data collected recount the original mission of ACRES and describe the organization’s i...

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Published in:Rural special education quarterly 2019-06, Vol.38 (2), p.67-78
Main Authors: Ault, Melinda Jones, Ferguson, Britt Tatman, Berry, Ann B., Hawkins-Lear, Sarah, Magiera, Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Educational Benefits
Organizational Culture
Organizational Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Organizational Objectives
Organizations (Groups)
Polls & surveys
Rural Education
Rural schools
Special Education
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Summary:Interest in documenting the history and evolution of the American Council for Rural Special Education (ACRES), from the perspective of its original members, resulted in distribution of a survey and interviews. The data collected recount the original mission of ACRES and describe the organization’s impact over the past 37 years. Overarching themes that emerged from the data include the unique needs of rural special education, ACRES’s voice for rural environments, people with a passion for rural special education, and friendliness of the organization. The results identified future directions of the organization.
ISSN:8756-8705
2168-8605
DOI:10.1177/8756870519833916