A Comprehensive State Education Agency Plan to Promote the Integration of Students with Moderate/Severe Handicaps
- 1 June 1990
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
- Vol. 15 (2) , 106-113
- https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699001500207
Abstract
Attempts to achieve integrated education for students with moderate/severe handicaps have grown considerably over the last 15 years. However, despite increased integrated educational opportunities for these students, wide variations in placement options continue to exist within and across states. We propose that state education agencies (SEAs) must take a proactive, leadership role in promoting integration. A case study illustrating comprehensive systems-change integration strategies employed by the Iowa Department of Education over the past 6 years and the results of those efforts are presented. Implications for other states are discussed.Keywords
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