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Reforming Urban Special Education by Lauren Katzman, Joanne Karger & Thomas Hehir — December 21, 2005The authors of this commentary were hired by the New York City Department of Education at the request of the plaintiffs’ attorneys in the Jose P. litigation to conduct an independent evaluation of the Department's recent special education reorganization. We found that the reorganization has moved special
education in New York City in positive directions; however, we also identified a number of significant challenges that remain. We hope that the results of this evaluation will provide guidance to other school districts struggling to meet the legal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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- Lauren Katzman
Boston University
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Dr. LAUREN KATZMAN is an associate professor in the Special Education program at Boston University. Her research has focused on students with disabilities' perspectives of the effects of high-stakes testing. She has conducted evaluations of state and district implementation of IDEA and provides professional development to school districts to support their move to a more inclusive environment. Katzman was herself a special education teacher for 14 years.
- Joanne Karger
Harvard Graduate School of Education
JOANNE KARGER, J.D., is an advanced doctoral student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on special education law and policy. She has worked on a number of lawsuits involving disability and education related issues and currently provides consulting services to school districts and nonprofit organizations on the administration of special education policies and procedures.
- Thomas Hehir
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Dr. THOMAS HEHIR is Professor of Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Director of the School Leadership Program. He is the former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education Programs, under the Clinton administration. He previously served as Associate Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Support Services for the Chicago Public Schools and Director of Special Education for the Boston Public Schools.
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