"Demographic Trends in Educational Programs for Students with Emotional" by Edward A. Polloway, Rosel H. Schewel et al.

LC Journal of Special Education

Title

Demographic Trends in Educational Programs for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Authors

Edward A. Polloway, University of LynchburgFollow
Rosel H. Schewel, University of Lynchburg
James M. Kauffman, University of Virginia
Tom E.C. Smith, University of Arkansas
Antonia Charles, University of Lynchburg

Abstract

This study analyzes demographic data in the field of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). The data are from the most recent reports of the United States Department of Education on IDEA (USDOE, 2015, 2016). Findings focus on school prevalence, ethnicity, placement in educational environments, and school exit patterns. Implications focus in particular on attention to these respective demographic areas identified above as they relate to educational programs.

Recommended Citation

Polloway, Edward A.; Schewel, Rosel H.; Kauffman, James M.; Smith, Tom E.C.; and Charles, Antonia (2017) "Demographic Trends in Educational Programs for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders," LC Journal of Special Education: Vol. 13, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/lc-journal-of-special-education/vol13/iss1/1

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