The disproportionality dilemma: Patterns of teacher referrals to school counselors for disruptive behavior

Journal of Counseling and Development

Volumn 90, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 177-190

  Bryan, Julia ^a   Day Vines, Norma ^b   Griffin, Dana ^c   Moore Thomas, Cheryl ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

^b VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA   (United States)

^d LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

disproportionality; racial disparity; school counseling; school discipline practices; teacher referrals

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857721707     PISSN: 07489633     EISSN: 15566676     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-6676.2012.00023.x     Document Type: Article

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