Leadership approaches to inclusive education: learning from an Irish longitudinal study

Shevlin, M. and Rose, R. (2017) Leadership approaches to inclusive education: learning from an Irish longitudinal study. In: Milton, M. (ed.) Inclusive Principles and Practices in Literacy Education. Bingley: Emerald Publishing. pp. 53-67.

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Abstract:	While national policies generally support the development of inclusive learning environments, schools can struggle to implement these policies in practice. This longitudinal study offers a unique opportunity to examine at ground level the strengths and limitations of school attempts to implement inclusive practices in relation to children and young people who have special educational needs. This chapter will address the following: government and school policies addressing provision for children and young people with special educational needs; school leaders and implementing policies in practice; types of support provision developed to support those who have literacy difficulties.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Inclusive education, special educational needs, learning outcomes, school processes, Ireland.
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC149 Literacy. Illiteracy L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education
Creators:	Shevlin, Michael and Rose, Richard
Editors:	Milton, Marion
Projects:	Project IRIS Inclusive Research in Irish Schools
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:	13 July 2017
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 53-67
Title of Book:	Inclusive Principles and Practices in Literacy Education
Series Name:	International perspectives on inclusive education
Volume:	11
Place of Publication:	Bingley
Number of Pages:	288
Language:	English
ISBN:	9781787145900
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
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URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9695

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