Special Education and privat school

Principals of private schools were questioned about the
practices of their schools regarding students with special needs.
This mixed-design study was a part of a larger study to determine
the current state of special education services in private schools
in Tennessee. Initial demographic information on schools was
gathered and analyzed by a quantitative survey. Open-ended
questions regarding the mission of the schools, admissions and
continued enrollment policies, and strengths and weaknesses of
the schools as they pertained to serving students with special
needs were presented in a questionnaire. The results indicate that
leadership style may play a role in the acceptance of students
with special needs in private schools. More research is needed
due to the push for school choice through the No Child Left
Behind Act and state voucher programs.