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Replicated Evidence of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Disability Identification in U.S. Schools (PDF)
This controversial research article argues that the research does not provide empirical evidence of overrepresentation in special education of students of ethnic minorities. Instead it argues that minority children are underidentified for special education.
Citation/Source
Morgan, Paul, George Farkas, Marianne Hillemeier, and Steve Maczuga. 2017. “Replicated Evidence of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Disability Identification in U.S. Schools.” Educational Researcher 46 (6): 305–322.
Publication Date 2024
Remedies for Disproportionality: It’s Time for a Root Cause Analysis (Webpage)
Dr. Fergus describes the root cause analysis as essential process in addressing disproportionality. In this article he lists three common root causes that have emerged from his research and work with many local education agencies.
Citation/Source
Fergus, Edward. 2022. Remedies for Disproportionality: It’s Time for a Root Cause Analysis. Catapult Learning, https://catapultlearning.com/2022/08/02/remedies-for-disproportionality-its-time-for-a-root-cause-analysis/ (accessed January 30, 2023).
Publication Date 2024
Regional Educational Lab West (REL West) (Webpage)
The Regional Educational Lab (REL) West partners with key stakeholders in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah to develop evidence that can inform consequential decisions about policy, programs, and practice. Key stakeholders include organizations with decision-making authority and the ability to influence education policy and practice, such as state and local education agencies, school boards, institutes of higher education, and student, family, and community organizations. RELs partner with these organizations on applied research and development; training, coaching and technical supports; and dissemination.
Citation/Source
The Regional Educational Lab (REL) West partners with key stakeholders in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah to develop evidence that can inform consequential decisions about policy, programs, and practice. Key stakeholders include organizations with decision-making authority and the ability to influence education policy and practice, such as state and local education agencies, school boards, institutes …
Publication Date 2024
Region 15 Comprehensive Center (WEBSITE)
The Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC), led by WestEd, is part of the national Comprehensive Center Network (CC Network), and works to provide capacity-building technical assistance, content expertise, and other services to effectively support state education agencies (SEAs) and their regional and local constituents in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Citation/Source
The Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC), led by WestEd, is part of the national Comprehensive Center Network (CC Network), and works to provide capacity-building technical assistance, content expertise, and other services to effectively support state education agencies (SEAs) and their regional and local constituents in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Publication Date 2024
Radical Discourse: Interrupting Inequities (RECORDING)
In this keynote presentation, Dr. Gregory Peters addresses the question, "What radical discourse is necessary to interrupt and transform disproportionality in our schools?" Dr. Peters spoke at the Equity Symposium presented by the State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project that was funded by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, and co-hosted by Student Involvement and the Chicano and Latino Studies departments at Sonoma State University. The Equity Symposium was held October 18, 2018.
Citation/Source
Peters, Gregory. 2018. "Radical Discourse: Interrupting Inequities." State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project.
Publication Date 2024
Racial Transformation and the Changing Nature of Segregation (PDF)
The resource highlights how racial segregation in schools is still a relevant and consequential issue in America. The resource provides practitioners with a critical lens as they think about the demographic trends in the districts they work in.
Citation/Source
Orfield, G., and Lee, C. “Racial Transformation and the Changing Nature of Segregation.” Civil Rights Project at Harvard University. Cambridge, MA., 2006.
Publication Date 2024
Racial Justice: Tools for Preparing Your Team for the Future (BOOK)
This book will give you the insight you need to combat racism and bias throughout your organization, revitalize your diversity and inclusion efforts, and lead conversations necessary to your organization closer to racial equity. There is a comprehensive slide deck that highlights the most critical information in each of the book's articles and two comprehensive case studies which provide you with an opportunity to think critically and actively on topics.
Citation/Source
Livingston, R., Morgan Roberts, L., Williams, J.C., Mayo, A.J. 2020. Racial Justice: Tools for Preparing Your Team for the Future. Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review https://store.hbr.org/product/racial-justice-tools-for-preparing-your-team-for-the-future/10498
Publication Date 2024
Racial Inequity in Special Education (BOOK)
The book explores the implications of disproportionality on educational outcomes and equity. It is an important for practitioners because it offers a broad overview of findings and issues associated with inequity in special education.
Citation/Source
Losen and Orfield. Racial Inequity in Special Education. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University; Harvard Education Press, 2005.
Publication Date 2024
Racial Impact Equity Assessment (PDF)
According to the author, the Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. The tool is used to minimize unintended consequences of policy and practice.
Racial Equity: Examining Systems and Self for Unconscious Bias (ARTICLE)
This journal contains six articles by a variety of authors that focus on equity and unconscious bias. Topics include examining systems and self for racial equity, equity warriors, racial equity through curricular reform, undoing disproportionate discipline, confronting racism together, and championing equity and diversity.
Citation/Source
American Association of School Administrators. 2021. “Racial Equity: Examining Systems and Self for Unconscious Bias”. School Administrator, 3(78). https://www.pageturnpro.com/AASA/98756-March-2021/sdefault.html#page/1
Publication Date 2024
The State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project is a program of the Napa County Office of Education.
Funding Information
California Department of Education, Special Education Division’s special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.
