Volume 4 - Issue 1 - DBU Journal of K-12 Educational Research - Page 57

Journal of K-12 Educational Research 55 Question Category Quantitative Qualitative Identification Percentages Comments Timeline 48% said too long or much too long R32—I wish it was a quicker process to get the kids help sooner. R53—It takes a long time from referral to testing for students. Process 36% said somewhat difficult R12—I think the process takes way too long and students are the ones suffering. R67—The process is fairly easy for the teachers. Response to Intervention (RTI) 34% 0-3mths of RTI before SPED referral R6—I believe early intervention is determining [ sic ] in SPED and it is very difficult to get any support at early ages. R16—We are out of compliance with dates and testing. Question Category Quantitative Qualitative Services Percentages Comments Most Reported 80% speech-language and dyslexia R7—It is obvious we need at least two inclusion teachers. R34—They are in classes with everyone else for the most part. R60—The paras [paraprofessionals] are an integral part of our campus especially w/SPED. R61—Many SPED students are placed in classrooms to learn, but the class sizes are large. Least Reported 19% Visual Impairment R22—Campus is not ADA compliant for physical disabilities precluding some students from attending Question Category Quantitative Qualitative Self-efficacy Percentages Comments Most Confident 35% have confidence in their ability to teach students with mild disabilities R54—We are excellent with SLD students. We are not equipped to handle students with ODD, or students that need to be self-contained. Least Confident 14% have confidence in their ability to teach students with severe disabilities R26—behavioral/emotional support is needed more on our campus. R33—Our school does not have the capacity or resources to deal with significant disabilities. R43—I don’t think we adequately prepare students with more severe needs. R75—For the severely low students, I feel that there should be pull-out resource like they do for math and reading. Table 1. Summary of Findings from Questionnaire