On the Outside Looking In: An African American Family's Experience in an Individualized Education Plan Meeting
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Originally Published In
Mid-Western Educational Researcher
Volume Number
25
Issue Number
3
Page Numbers
1-20
Abstract
The current laws that mandate special education originated through the advocacy of families (Turnbull & Turnbull, 1990). Over the years, families have challenged the system to provide free and appropriate public educations for their children. We share, through qualitative measures, the experiences of one African American family and the educators who serve them trying to navigate the system as well as the obstacles they faced. Recommendations for P-12 practice, teacher education, and advocacy efforts are discussed.
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