Nonschool factors (Table 2)

 

Two sources of data are likely to be accessed regarding nonschool factors.

 

Table 2

RESEARCH QUESTIONS — Nonschool Factors

 

High Priority

Lower Priority

Presence and Participation

   

k To what extent do students in special education participate in organized group activities:

   
    • At school, as reported by parents.

P

 
    • At school, as reported by teacher.

P

 
    • In the community, as reported by parents.

P

 
    • In ways that include the students with peers without disabilities, as reported by parents.

P

 
    • In ways that include the students and/or parents with other children with disabilities (e.g., Special Olympics) and families (e.g., family support groups), as reported by parents.

P

 

k Are students with disabilities supervised after school? What are their after-school care experiences and needs? (Parent report)

P

 

Use of Accommodations, Adaptations, Enrichments, or Compensations to Achieve Outcomes

   

k What services and supports do families provide for their children outside of their school programs, in terms of:

   
    • Providing computers at home for educational/recreation purposes.

P

 
    • Arranging for additional related services beyond the special education program (e.g., tutoring, therapies).

P

 
    • Providing a quiet place at home to do school work.

P

 

k What medical or other disability-related assistive devices do students use, including:

   
    • Parent reports of students "regularly taking prescription medicine for disability."

P

 
    • Parent reports of whether students take Ritalin specifically.

P

 
    • Parent reports of who recommended medication for students (parent, medical professional, school personnel).

P

 
    • Parent reports of whether students use medical devices (e.g. oxygen mask), mobility device (e.g., wheelchair), sensory aid (e.g., hearing aid), communication aid (e.g., communication board).
   

k Do students have a case manager through some other organization than the school?

P

 

 

Table 2

RESEARCH QUESTIONS — Nonschool Factors (Concluded)

 

High Priority

Lower Priority

Family Involvement*

   

k To what extent do parents/guardians of students with disabilities engage in activities at home that support the educational and social development of their children, in terms of parent report of:

   
    • Reading to students.

P

 
    • Checking students’ homework.

P

 
    • Taking students to the library.

P

 
    • Talking to students about school.

P

 

k What are parents’ expectations for students regarding:

   
    • Educational attainment (finish high school, postsecondary education).

P

 
    • Independent living after high school.

P

 
    • Employment.

P

 

*Note: Questions related to direct parent-school interactions are included in the school programs domain.

 

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