Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:
A)occurs in all disability categories.
B)occurs mainly in the specific learning disability category.
C)occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process.
D)does not occur in categories such as mild intellectual disability or emotional disturbances.

Question

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:​
A)occurs in all disability categories.
B)occurs mainly in the specific learning disability category.
C)occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process.
D)does not occur in categories such as mild intellectual disability or emotional disturbances.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process, such as in the identification of specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, and intellectual disabilities. This suggests that bias and lack of cultural understanding may be factors in the overrepresentation of minority students in special education.

Overrepresentation of Minority Groups in Special Education:​

Overrepresentation of Minority Groups in Special Education: