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The Voices of Leaders

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Title
The Voices of Leaders: A Qualitative Examination of Urban Principals' Perspectives Regarding the Reintegrating of Students with an Emotional Disturbance Back into the School Community
Author(s)
Brickhouse, Charlotte
Advisor(s)
Lyttle, Constance
Keywords
Educational leadership; Special education; Scale for Assessing Emotional Disturbance; Behavioral assessment of children; Mentally ill children--Education; High school principals--Attitudes
Date
2019
Publisher
Drexel University
Thesis
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Management -- Drexel University, 2019
Abstract
Since the establishment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990, providing the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students with an emotional disturbance (ED) have been an area of confusion and contention. Likewise, reintegrating students with ED back into the school community from an alternative placement has also been a major challenge for school teams. As a result, students face significant challenges when they return to a traditional school setting. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative research was to understand the perceptions and lived experiences of urban high school principals as it relates to the reintegration of students from an alternative placement such as approved private schools, residential treatment facilities, and juvenile facilities back to their neighborhood public school. The research was conducted in an effort to gain insight into the planning and support, or the lack thereof, for students with ED. In addition, the research focused on uncovering best practices, barriers and challenges, and components for successful reintegration of students with ED. Through interviews and reflective journal responses related to the research questions, the study revealed a need for additional central office support, training, formalized reintegration meetings, comprehensive transition plans, and the development of reintegration-transition programs.
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