Date of Award
2010
Degree Name
School Psychology
College
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Type of Degree
Ed.S.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Sandra S. Stroebel
Second Advisor
Fred Jay Krieg
Third Advisor
Stephen O’Keefe
Abstract
Over-representation of males in special education is an area of concern. Research studies have confirmed West Virginia as one of the states having the highest male-to-female ratios for Emotionally Disturbed/Behavior Disorder (ED/BD) students. The current study compares the most and least populated areas in West Virginia with regard to ED/BD eligibility. Male/female student ratios of ED/BD were examined utilizing chi-square analysis. This study used the September 2009 regulations under West Virginia Policy 2419, and those regulations were in place when these data were collected. Results indicated that a statistically significant difference exists between the total number of ED/BD students made eligible into special education when comparing West Virginia’s most and least populated counties, with respect to total student enrollment. It was found that a significant difference did not exist when comparing the male-to-female ratios in West Virginia’s most and least populated counties.
Subject(s)
Behavior disorders in children -- Study and teaching -- West Virginia.
Sex discrimination in education -- West Virginia.
Students with disabilities -- West Virginia.
Recommended Citation
Smart, Matthew Joseph, "ED/BD eligibility related to gender and community size in West Virginia|ED/BD Eligibility Related to Gender and Community Size in West Virginia" (2010). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 851.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/851
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Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, School Psychology Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
