A time of transition: Exploring special educational provision in the Republic of Ireland

Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 141-152

  Shevlin, Michael ^a   Kenny, Mairin ^a   Loxley, Andrew ^a  

^a TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Inclusion; Legislation; School leadership; Special education policy

Indexed keywords

EID: 54249097020     PISSN: 14713802     EISSN: 14713802     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-3802.2008.00116.x     Document Type: Article

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