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Creating Positive School Experiences for Students with Disabilities

Source: Reading Rockets

Resource Type: Website or Webpage Article

Audience(s): Community Member or Organization, Educators, Families, Health or Mental Health Professional, School Staff or Administrators

Focus Population: Youth with Disabilities

Topics: School Climate and Classroom Supports

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The school experiences of students with disabilities can be positively or negatively influenced by the attitudes and behaviors of students and staff and by general school policies. School counselors can take the lead in assessing school climate in relation to students with disabilities and initiating interventions or advocating for change when appropriate. This article provides an overview of factors to consider in creating positive school experiences for students with disabilities and suggestions for intervention efforts.

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