Special School Reorganization by a Local Unitary Authority: Some Lessons Learned
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| Title: | Special School Reorganization by a Local Unitary Authority: Some Lessons Learned |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ashdown, Rob, Darlington, Chris |
| Source: | Support for Learning. Aug 2007 22(3):137-144. |
| Availability: | Blackwell Publishing. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8599; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: customerservices@blackwellpublishing.com; Web site: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/jnl_default.asp |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | School Organization, Learning Problems, Special Schools, Learning Disabilities, Formative Evaluation, Cooperative Planning, Partnerships in Education, Integrated Services, Research Reports, School Districts |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1467-9604.2007.00461.x |
| ISSN: | 0268-2141 |
| Abstract: | This paper reports on the process and outcomes of special school reorganization in one local authority with a particular emphasis upon the implications for those concerned with the education of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The authors believe that reporting this experience provides pointers for others considering or undergoing special school reorganization. Emphasis is given to the importance of co-operative teams and partnerships with professionals from different disciplines and with parents. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 21 |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Accession Number: | EJ772432 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper reports on the process and outcomes of special school reorganization in one local authority with a particular emphasis upon the implications for those concerned with the education of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The authors believe that reporting this experience provides pointers for others considering or undergoing special school reorganization. Emphasis is given to the importance of co-operative teams and partnerships with professionals from different disciplines and with parents. |
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| ISSN: | 0268-2141 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1467-9604.2007.00461.x |
