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Dissertation
The Effectiveness of Section 504 of the United States Rehabilitation Act in The Baldwin County, Alabama, Public School System
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2003
Abstract
The effectiveness of Section 504 accommodations regarding student achievement was examined in this research. Section 504 is a federal mandate ensuring that disabled students receive equal educational opportunities. This case study provided insight into the development and implementation processes of Section 504 plans in Baldwin County, Alabama. Efficacy of Section 504 accommodations on achievement was measured by comparing pre- and post-Section 504 plan SAT-9 data. The t test and ANOVA provided the basis for concluding no statistically significant effect on achievement for Section 504 students by group, gender, or disability type. It was concluded that development and implementation processes for Section 504 plans in Baldwin County were ineffective regarding student academic achievement, and offered other variables that may make a difference.
Details
- Title
- The Effectiveness of Section 504 of the United States Rehabilitation Act in The Baldwin County, Alabama, Public School System
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Joyce C. Nichols (Committee Member)Charles H, Wentz (Committee Member) - University of West FloridaPatricia J Wentz (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationKato B. Keeton (Committee Chair)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 116
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090757706600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida