Negotiating "special" Identities
Latina/o Student Experiences in Special Education
Description:... This research study examined Latina/o student experiences in special education, specifically in the Resource Specialist Program (RSP) at Valley View High School (VVHS). One of the main goals of the RSP program is to supplement the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. It commonly serves students with mild disabilities, including but not limited to, speech and language impairments, learning disorders and emotional disturbances. To understand how Latina/o students experience the Resource Specialist Program and its effects on identity and motivation, I drew upon theories of identity development and Latina/o Critical Race Theory to frame my research.
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