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A 5 page paper that begins by explaining what this term means, both generally and specifically in education. Data are reported that reveal overrepresentation of Black students in certain categories in special education. The writer discusses some of the causes as proposed by researchers and the contrary evidence about the issue. The essay also comments on the impact of teacher expectations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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the population itself would suggest. The term itself may be used in any number of situations, for example, there is a disproportionate number of female superintendents or CEOs. The term
may be used when there are too few or too many, i.e., a specific group is underrepresented or overrepresented (Bollmer et al, 2007; EMSTAC, Intro, 2007; EMSTAC, FAQ, 2007). For
many years, this term has been used in reference to the proportion of certain races or ethnicities identified as special education students (EMSTAC, Intro, 2007; EMSTAC, FAQ, 2007). Other factors
also play a role in disproportionality, such as poverty, gender, language and even training of teachers (EMSTAC, Intro, 2007; EMSTAC, FAQ, 2007). This has been an ongoing concern for
at least three decades and the concern has been validated numerous times in the literature (EMSTAC, Intro, 2007). On a national level, the data revealed in a Congressional report showed
that 66.2 percent of the entire student population was White and 63.6 percent of identified special education students were White; 14.8 of the population is Black and 20.2 percent of
the special education sub-population is Black (EMSTAC, Intro, 2007). On the other side, 3.8 percent of students are Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.7 percent of students in special education belong to
this category (EMSTAC, Intro, 2007). Either overrepresentation or underrepresentation is a problem because it suggests the diagnostic or assessment processes are not applied equally across all groups (Bollmer et
al, 2007). As an example, if Black students are overrepresented, they are being labeled and may well carry that label for their entire lives (Bollmer et al, 2007). If Asian
students are underrepresented, those who need services are being deprived of them (Bollmer et al, 2007). Skiba and colleagues (2003) commented there is significant documentation that reveals minority children are
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