Educational reform has had a significant impact on the structure of public education over the last decade. However, the needs of children with severe disabilities have essentially been ignored in this process. This paper explores the relationship between third-wave educational reforms and the development of public educational programs for students with severe disabilities. This examination highlights the striking similarities in focus and approach between these two initiatives. Issues which are preventing the inclusion of children with severe disabilities in reform efforts are identified and discussed.
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