LC Journal of Special Education

Special Issue: Research Perspectives on Education

Note from the Editor, Ed Polloway:

This volume is a special addition to the University of Lynchburg Journal of Special Education. The contributions are all from the first doctoral cohort of University of Lynchburg’s Leadership Studies program and are outgrowths of coursework related to disabilities in school, community, and higher education. I trust you will agree that the topics addressed within these manuscripts are indeed broad-based.

The papers all follow a somewhat standard format that differs from the traditional literature review. In that sense, the authors have all selected a topic within the disability field, provided an introduction and foundation, critically reviewed five research studies on the particular topic, discussed the nature of these findings within the context of the given area of study, and provided an analysis of implications for leadership.

While the nature of this assignment somewhat limits the scope of the literature reviews, the analyses within the structure allow for a more comprehensive review of both the nature of the studies conducted on the particular topic as well as the research methodology employed. I am pleased that these outstanding professionals have contributed these manuscripts to the University of Lynchburg Journal of Special Education.