Byrd, D. A., Butler, B. R., Lewis, C. W., Bonner, F. A., Rutledge, M., & Watson, J. J. (2011). Identifying New Sources of African American Male Pre-service Teachers: Creating a Path from Student-Athlete to Student-Teacher. The Journal of Negro Education, 80(3), 384 – 397. This qualitative research study examined the experiences of… read more
Communication Codes Among African American Children and Youth – The Fast Track From Special Education to Prison?
Sherwin, G. H., & Schmidt, S. (2003). Communication Codes Among African American Children and Youth – The Fast Track From Special Education to Prison?.Journal of Correctional Education, 54(2), 45-52. Youth and adults with disabilities are over-represented in most private and public correctional facilities across the country. In turn, a disproportionate number… read more
Peer-Mediated Social Skill Instruction for African American Males with or at Risk for Mild Disabilities
Lo, Y., Mustian, A. L., Brophy, A., & White, R. B. (2011). Peer-Mediated Social Skill Instruction for African American Males with or at Risk for Mild Disabilities.Exceptionality, 19(3), 191-209. Disproportionality of African American males in special education and for disciplinary referrals has persisted for several decades. Culturally responsive social skill instruction,… read more
The Disproportionate Placement of African American Males in Special Education Programs: A Critique of the Process
Harry, B., & Anderson, M. G. (1994). The Disproportionate Placement of African American Males in Special Education Programs: A Critique of the Process. The Journal of Negro Education, 63(4), 602. African-American males have been disproportionately placed in special education classes since the 1970s, especially in racially mixed & lower socioeconomic school districts.… read more