Integrating Title I and Special Education Service Delivery

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND TITLE 1 PROGRAMS COEXIST IN ABOUT 65% OF ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE NATION. ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE TWO PROGRAMS ARE SIMILAR, THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT, FUNDING MECHANISMS, AND THE POPULATIONS TARGETED BY EACH PROGRAM DIFFER. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES IN...

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Published in:Remedial and special education 1996-01, Vol.17 (1), p.21-29
Main Authors: CARLSON, ELAINE, O'REILLY, FRAN E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Compensatory Education
Cooperative Programs
Delivery Systems
Disabilities
Disadvantaged Youth
Educational Legislation
Elementary Education
Elementary Schools
Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I
Federal Aid
Federal Legislation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Integrated Activities
Policy Implementation
Program Development
Public Schools
Social Services
Special Education
Team Teaching
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Summary:SPECIAL EDUCATION AND TITLE 1 PROGRAMS COEXIST IN ABOUT 65% OF ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE NATION. ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE TWO PROGRAMS ARE SIMILAR, THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT, FUNDING MECHANISMS, AND THE POPULATIONS TARGETED BY EACH PROGRAM DIFFER. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES INTEGRATION OF THE TITLE 1 COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. THIS INTEGRATION IS OFTEN ACHIEVED EITHER THROUGH COOPERATIVE TEACHING OR THROUGH BLENDED FUNDING OF STAFF SALARIES. PROFILES OF LOCAL EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE TITLE 1 AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.
ISSN:0741-9325
1538-4756
DOI:10.1177/074193259601700103