Historically, states in the northeast region have differed considerably from neighboring states in the percentage of their special education student population served in different education environments. Placement data indicate the degree to which students with disabilities are placed in the least restrictive environment along the continuum of placement options. This study investigates the degree of consistency with which placement classifications are used by different raters or coders within and across states within the region and explores possible explanations for state-to-state variation in placement patterns
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NERRC's annual report includes tables, charts, and graphs of special eductation data for our eight-state region.
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