Dismantling Disproportionality

A Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Systems Approach

Jaspreet Kaur author María G Hernández author David M Lopez author Reed Swier author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Teachers' College Press

Published:25th Nov '22

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This book positions disproportionality as not solely a special education issue but, rather, a broader issue of educational inequality. Disproportionality in special education parallels a persistent history of chronic socioeconomic and racial inequalities relating to the country’s history of denying educational opportunities to students of color, multilingual students, students with disabilities, and those at the intersections of these identities. This book draws on the authors’ experiences as technical assistance providers with the Center for Disproportionality, coupled with the latest research findings on the causes of racial disproportionality in general and special education. Dismantling Disproportionality examines four district case studies, showing how each progresses from theory to practice in delivering educational services to all students. The authors conclude that the most effective way to address disproportionality is to use a culturally responsive educational systems approach that critically engages practitioners at the intersection of beliefs, policies, procedures, and practices.

Book Features:

  • Offers a concrete, multipronged approach to disrupt and dismantle disproportionality in education.
  • Takes a systemic approach to disproportionality that centers culturally responsive and sustaining education.
  • Describes a framework that can be used at the teacher and school building level, in teacher and leadership preparation programs, and with districts and state education agencies.
  • Provides useful reflection questions, key takeaways, and tools for readers.
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“Education practitioners looking for long-term, sustainable solutions that seek to change not only the academic outcomes but also the lived experiences of marginalized students and families will benefit greatly from this read.”

Teachers College Record

ISBN: 9780807767368

Dimensions: 229mm x 156mm x 10mm

Weight: 272g

192 pages