The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the California Master Plan for Special Education, a conceptual document designed to guide the development of special education in the state. The paper is divided into four main parts: (1) The historical and contemporary context within which the Master Plan was developed; (2) Development of the Master Plan; (3) The major provisions of the Master Plan; (4) Implementation.
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California State Board of Education: California Master Plan for Special Education, 1974.
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California State Department of Education: Implementation Design for the Master Plan for Special Education in California. Mimeo. draft, September, 1973.
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Lanterman, F.: "Assembly Bill 4040, "California State Legislature, 1974.
