Article
An Analysis of Geographic Trends in Exceptional Student Education Services
Florida Journal of Educational Research
(2019)
Abstract
This study examines geographic patterns of inclusive education placements and specialized
programs for students with disabilities in a single region of Florida during the 2017–2018
academic year. Publicly available data on exceptional student education services are used to
compare three adjacent school districts on enrollment patterns. Thematic mapping of educational
placements at the school level is used to illustrate geographic patterns for one of the districts.
Overall, results suggest that the majority of students in the region are served for most of the day
in general education classrooms. Geographic maps show that schools with specialized programs
tend to be clustered in areas with larger populations. These results have important implications
for developing transportation routes that can minimize travel times for students with disabilities
who attend specialized programs at schools outside of their assigned zone.
Keywords
- inclusive education,
- geography,
- special education,
- placement,
- GIS
Disciplines
Publication Date
2019
Citation Information
Lodi Rohrer, Alisha Braun, Phyllis Jones, Jennifer R. Wolgemuth, et al.. "An Analysis of Geographic Trends in Exceptional Student Education Services" Florida Journal of Educational Research Vol. 57 Iss. 2 (2019) p. 150 - 157 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vonzell_agosto/49/