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Reducing Bias in Special Education Assessments Manual -- American Indian and African American students are disproportionately represented in special education programs in Minnesota. This manual provides data and analysis of the causes of disproportional representation, its positive and negative impacts, and legal requirements of school districts for reducing bias in assessment practices.
Appendix A&B: Professional Standards for Assessment
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Appendix C: American Indian and Bilingual Home-School Liaisons
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Chapter 01
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| Introduction | |
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Chapter 02
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| Basic Diversity Concepts | |
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Chapter 03
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| Education System Issues | |
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Chapter 04
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| Operating Principles | |
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Chapter 05
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Chapter 06
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| Planning the Assessment | |
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Chapter 07
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| Domains of Assessment | |
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Chapter 08
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| Eligibility Criteria | |
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Chapter 09
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| Background Information - American Indians | |
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Selected References
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