Special educators and related services personnel are faced with increasing numbers of students with disabilities who are also “at-risk” in other ways. This article includes recommendations for federal and state governments, educators of all types, other policy makers, teacher educators, parents, and related services personnel. It also describes essential components of programs for at-risk students, and related preservice and inservice training.
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