Educating Students with Disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment: Does Money Matter?
Date of Award
3-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Andrea Kaufman
Second Advisor
Jennifer Loncola
Third Advisor
Lucine Mastalerz
Abstract
This study explored the relationship between per pupil expenditures of six Illinois school districts and the level of inclusion they provided for students with disabilities. Data from the subject schools did not clearly identify a relationship between per pupil expenditures and levels of inclusion, but did identify a need for schools to spend an adequate amount of money that would support placement of students with disabilities in more inclusive educational environments. Further research should work to determine an adequate amount of money needed for schools to provide the federally mandated least restrictive environment.
Recommended Citation
Martino, Karin, "Educating Students with Disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment: Does Money Matter?" (2006). College of Education Theses and Dissertations. 110.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/soe_etd/110
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