Differentiated accountability policy and school improvement plans: A look at professional development and inclusive practices for exceptional students

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 157-184

  Simon, Marsha ^a   Black, William R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 79960667411     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 19177844     Source Type: Journal    
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