The Disproportionate Representation of Black Students within Special Education

Abstract

<p>The purpose of this research is to discuss the causes of disproportionality of African American<br />students within special education program. Also, this research is discussing the misuse of<br />special education law against this population as well as represents suggestions to reduce the<br />increase of black students in special education. Furthermore, this research has showed previous<br />suggestions to decrease the overrepresentation of black students in special education along<br />with the author’s suggestions. The aim of this research is to enhance the concept of inclusion<br />and find methods to increase the inclusion of those marginalized groups in public schools.</p>