Social Justice: School Administrative Staff Perceptions of Strengths, Challenges, and Training Needs in Section 504-Only Services

Authors

Dora Diana Rodriguez, Mercedes ISD
Velma D. Menchaca, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
George Padilla, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-12-2021

Abstract

The unfunded mandate of Section 504 presents a challenge to K-12 public schools. A mixed methods design study was completed in schools in South Texas to access school administrative staff perceptions of strengths and challenges in Section 504-Only services and identify needed training and differences between elementary and secondary schools. Top concerns and needed training were identified. No statistical differences were found between elementary and secondary schools among the concerns. State and school administrators need to address concerns and provide needed training to school staff implementing Section 504 to support social justice in schools.

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Recommended Citation

Rodriguez, D. D., Menchaca, V. D., & Padilla, G. (2021). Social Justice: School Administrative Staff Perceptions of Strengths, Challenges, and Training Needs in Section 504-Only Services. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jlae.v18i1.4006

Publication Title

Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics

DOI

https://doi.org/10.33423/jlae.v18i1.4006