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Differential Ratings of Specific Behaviors of African Americans Children in Special Education (PDF)

This research study found that teachers gave African American students significantly higher statistical ratings for hyperactive behaviors than did the children’s mother or the children themselves.

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Linton, Kristen F. 2015. “Differential Ratings of Specific Behaviors of African Americans Children in Special Education.” Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 32 (3): 229–235.

Publication Date
2015

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California Department of Education, Special Education Division's special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.