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% of districts with disproportionate representation of racial/ethnic groups due to inappropriate identification
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The data source for Indicator 9 is Section 618 December 1 Child count data and the district Growth Factor Report
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Formula: # districts with disproportionate representation of ethnic groups that is a result of inappropriate identification divided by # districts that met the "n" or cell size.
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New formula for 2022 submission will include 5 years olds in KG.
Kentucky Department of Education items specific to Indicator 9
Indicator 9 Disproportionate representation of racial/ethnic groups in special education 2019
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Investigative Questions
To stimulate thinking and discussion among district and school personnel regarding the root causes of Indicator 9 performance, investigative questions
may be accessed HERE.
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Resources for Indicator 9
OSEP: Disproportionality of Racial and Ethnic Groups in Special Education
Addressing Over-representation of African American Students in Special Education
Early Learners and Disproportionality in Special Education
OSEP Fast Facts: Black or African American Children With Disabilities
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