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July 29, 2026Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Integrating Data to Examine Policy and Complex Equity Issues: An Illustrative Case in Special Education

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AAAlexandra AylwardCVCatherine Kramarczuk VoulgaridesJHJulia Hartwig

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Policy forum demonstrates data integration impacts equity issues in special education, suggesting improved reform strategies.

Key Points

  • This forum aims to explore how integrating and harmonizing data can help address complex equity issues within special education policies.
  • Case study of a suburban district in Washington
  • Analysis of data from state and federal agencies
  • Examination of federal monitoring under IDEA regarding racial disparities
  • Demonstrated that integrated data provides nuanced insights into the impact of federal policy
  • Showed that harmonized data reveals patterns of inequity affecting marginalized students
  • Highlighted the importance of coordinated responses to address disparities in special education

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Aylward et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a27dc8da07d9defa5f38https://doi.org/10.1177/10442073261469437
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