Closing special schools: lessons from Canada.
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| Title: | Closing special schools: lessons from Canada. |
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| Authors: | Mann, Glenys1 (AUTHOR) glenys.mann@qut.edu.au, Carrington, Suzanne1 (AUTHOR), Lassig, Carly1 (AUTHOR), Mavropoulou, Sofia1 (AUTHOR), Saggers, Beth1 (AUTHOR), Poed, Shiralee2 (AUTHOR), Killingly, Callula1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Australian Educational Researcher (Springer Science & Business Media B.V.). Sep2024, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p1729-1747. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Inclusive education, *Educational change, *Special education schools, *School closings, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
| Abstract: | Many countries grapple with the tension between commitment to inclusive education reform and the closure of special schools. This tension is particularly problematic for countries, like Australia, that have ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The CRPD is clear that closing special schools is pivotal to protecting the rights of students with disability to an inclusive education. Some provinces in Canada are considered to be leaders in the movement away from segregated education for students with disability. This paper reports on a critical review of the Canadian literature to develop a conceptual framework of drivers for, and barriers to special school closure. Drivers and barriers were identified at four levels: (1) societal level; (2) system level; (3) school level and (4) community level, with implications for each discussed. The findings will inform policy implementation in countries striving to meet their CRPD obligations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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