Dr. Fergus describes the root cause analysis as essential process in addressing disproportionality. In this article he lists three common root causes that have emerged from his research and work with many local education agencies.
Fergus, Edward. 2022. Remedies for Disproportionality: It’s Time for a Root Cause Analysis. Catapult Learning, https://catapultlearning.com/2022/08/02/remedies-for-disproportionality-its-time-for-a-root-cause-analysis/ (accessed January 30, 2023).
This controversial research article argues that the research does not provide empirical evidence of overrepresentation in special education of students of ethnic minorities. Instead it argues that minority children are underidentified for special education.
Morgan, Paul, George Farkas, Marianne Hillemeier, and Steve Maczuga. 2017. “Replicated Evidence of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Disability Identification in U.S. Schools.” Educational Researcher 46 (6): 305–322.
