Comparison of one-to-one embedded instruction in general education classes with small group instruction in special education classes

Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 125-138

  McDonnell, John ^a   Polychronis, Shamby ^a   Riesen, Tim ^a   Jameson, Matt ^a   Johnson, Jesse W ^b   Kercher, Kelli ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

^b NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c Murray School District   (United States)

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