Quality vs. Quantity in Special Education
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Authors
Camp, Hailey
Bury, Makayla
Benn, Cormac
Date of Issue
2024
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Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Is maintaining a better qualified and fairly compensated staff more effective in providing special education services than increasing the number of staff members with potentially varied levels of expertise? As debates over funding have been predominant within education-related news over the past decade, we were curious about how limited funding is best spent. We hope that through this research, we’ll better grasp how resource allocation and equity of services can impact student outcomes. Our methods involve researching various recent primary sources regarding this topic while also conducting interviews with members of the Helena School District and possibly a mental health funds director for Child and Protective Service (CPS). We believe these sources will give us a better grasp on factors within special education that are often overlooked, therefore helping answer our research question. Our results will inform us and other educators on the most effective allocation of limited resources within special education. This could potentially lead to improved student outcomes through better-targeted investments in staff qualifications.