Special Education Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Texas

The focus of this scholarly delivery and research addresses improving academic outcomes for underrepresented populations. The first scholarly deliverable is a case study to facilitate discussion about collaborative social justice leadership. The article is titled “Social Justice Leadership in Schools” and is intended as a teaching tool for graduate students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in education. The case examines the challenges school leaders face while attempting to introduce solutions to improve student outcomes. The second scholarly deliverable is an empirical research article titled “Special Education Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Texas.” The article examines 17 years of student enrollment and graduation data from 1,020 Texas public school districts and focuses on trends for students who qualify for special education services.