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Race and Ethnic Background in Special Education

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Race and Ethnic Background in Special Education
Published: March 3, 2022

In partnership with Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions (LENS-NC), ECAC spoke with families and educators from across the state to discuss the impact of race and ethnic background on students with learning disabilities.

This 15 minute video explores:

  • conversations about equity in special education with family members and educators across the state
  • systems-level data displaying disproportionate representation among students of color
  • the challenges of defining "normal" or "appropriate" in a complex and diverse society
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