CTL to publish MENASWA project on its website

http://www.csun.edu/center-teaching-learning/menaswa-families-special-education

The graduation rate of students enrolled in special education services is lower than nondisabled students. Students with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds, in particular, are falling significantly behind their non-disabled peers in the majority population. In order to close the achievement gap, administrators and teachers need appropriate training focused on how to best serve the unique needs of CLD students with disabilities. Research on the characteristics and experiences of diverse families provide special education personnel the understanding of a family's cultural framework that is necessary to build effective family-school partnerships.
Unfortunately, there is currently very little understanding and research literature on some populations. Our current research efforts address the need to develop special education programs meeting the needs of families from the Middle East, North Africa, andSouthwest Asia (MENASWA) with children who have been identified with disabilities. Research on MENASWA students with disabilities have previously been overlooked or difficult to conduct, partially as a result of racial/ethnic classifications that lack an appropriate choice for this distinct population.
Our study aims to find accurate demographic data about MENASWA families with children who are part of special education programs in the United States. The quantitative study also seeks to gain insight about their experiences, determine significant correlations to relevant demographic factors, and identify which strategies for serving students with disabilities are the most helpful as perceived by MENASWA families.
We are currently seeking participants to complete an anonymous on-line survey. Eligible participants are 18 years of age or older, currently live in the United States, are from a family with a MENASWA background, and are related to a student with special needs or disabilities. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $10 gift card.
To take the survey, please click the link below. 

Literature

 Epstein, J.L., Sanders, M.G., B. S., Salinas, K.C., & Jansorn, N.R. (2002). School, Family and Community partnerships: Your Handbook for Action (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin
 
 
Bronfenbrenner, U. (2005). The Bioecological Theory of Human Development. In U.
 
 
Davis, L.J. (1995). Enforcing Normalcy: Disability, Deafness and the Body. London: Verso.
 
 

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