“The study investigates the needs of families with children who have special needs in Northern Cyprus using a survey. Results show that most families, primarily mothers, are unsure of their requirements but need information. Factors like education level, income, and marital status influence their needs, highlighting the importance of targeted support programs.”

This is relevant to my project because it highlights the struggles caretakers go through to get the proper needs for their children within special education.

“The study examines parents’ perspectives on their role in the education of children with special needs. Findings indicate that parents primarily assist with homework but lack deeper engagement in educational activities. Challenges include time constraints, financial limitations, and lack of awareness. Recommendations include parental training and mandatory family participation in school activities.”

This source is important and helpful towards my project because it discusses how crucial parental involvement is for children in special education and explains why caretakers have a difficult time being able to engage with their children. While also supplying solutions.

“The study explores how community agency-school partnerships can support Latino families with children in special education. A parent-training program in a U.S. urban district improved parents' knowledge of special education, communication with schools, and access to resources. Findings highlight the need for culturally responsive support and stronger teacher involvement.”

This article will be helpful for my project because it discusses children of color, specifically Latino children, in special education while also talking about caretakers of these children and offers how we can assist these families.

“The article "Barriers and Solutions: Directions for Organizations That Serve Native American Parents of Children in Special Education" discusses the challenges Native American parents face in supporting their children with disabilities. It identifies key barriers—such as insufficient resources, cultural misunderstandings, and stigma—and proposes solutions like community support, teacher training, and policy changes to improve special education services.”

This article is relevant to my project because it touches on Native American families, another family of color, and discusses support for these caretakers and children.

“This paper discusses the implications and consequences of due process failures in federal education law. It uses the Iowa Juvenile Home as an example of what can happen when procedural failures occur. The paper emphasizes the importance of strict compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).”

This article is very relevant to my project because it discusses the failures of the special education laws and the importance of what happens when the IDEA Act is not followed the way it should be.

“This 2008 paper discusses the complexities of special education law and its implementation, particularly in the context of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It highlights the challenges faced by both public schools and parents in ensuring that children with disabilities receive quality education.”

This article is important to my project because the IDEA Act is a huge part in special education and needs to be discussed when we talk about special education classrooms. As well as caretaker/teacher collaboration.

“This paper aims to examine the parental involvement in the education of children with special needs. It also explores the policy alternatives to improve advocacy in special education.”

This article is relevant to my project because I will focus on the impact caretakers have on their children while in special education classrooms.

“The article explores the complexities of the special education teacher shortage, looking at the mismatch between the supply and demand for special education teachers. It also provides insight into the pandemic's effect on special education labor market.”

This article is relevant for my project because when talking about special education classrooms the most important part is the educator, and I will discuss the lack of resources for these special education teachers and why there is such a high demand for them.

“The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) all play a role in federal efforts to support the education of individuals with disabilities; however, these statutes, while overlapping, differ in scope and application to students with disabilities.”

This article is very important for my project because I will be discussing special education classrooms and there are many laws that go into effect within these classrooms. So to understand the full extent of special education and how it works we will need to understand the laws behind it.

“In the realm of special education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the most prominent law. This is the case because it extends both procedural and substantive rights to students with disabilities. On the other hand, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are regarded as purely anti-discrimination statutes. However, this characterization does not paint a full picture, as these laws also provide affirmative components.”

This article is important for my project because it discusses these laws we were talking about before but it also touches on how these laws do not live up to their potential.