Date of Award
8-1992
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Howard E. Farris
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Bahr
Third Advisor
Dr. Galen Alessi
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This descriptive study evaluated the effectiveness of special education placement and services over a three year period o f time. The files of seventeen students were chosen for the study. The study took place in two school districts in Southwestern Michigan.
The findings from this study indicate that: (a) there was an increase in test scores in the area of Performance IQ, and (b) there was a significant decrease in test scores in the area o f Math Calculation. There was a general trend, although not significant, of a decrease in scores in all areas of ability and achievement except for the area of Basic Reading Skills. It was concluded that no conclusion could be made as to the efficacy of special education from the results of this study.
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Michelle D., "The Effectiveness of Special Education Placement and Services: A Descriptive Study" (1992). Masters Theses. 862.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/862