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A DisCrit Perspective on College and Career Readiness for Youth With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Despite the increased focus on college and career readiness programs in schools, students with disabilities remain inadequately prepared for postsecondary education (e.g., trade schools, college, and university) or jobs/careers. Disparate outcomes along race and disability classifications in academic and postsecondary outcomes are indicated in national data. With better grounding in a Disability Studies and Critical Race Theory (DisCrit) perspective and vocational development, educators and school-based mental health professionals can more effectively aim to improve college and career outcomes for children of color with a label of emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD). To that end, this manuscript provides an overview of the critical issues faced by children of color with EBD, particularly as they concern college and career readiness outcomes, and offers recommendations for research and practice.

Source: Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion

DOI: 10.1177/26320770251359599

Authors: Christopher T. H. Liang, Sarah A. Rosati, Lee Kern, Jennifer Freeman

Institutions: Lehigh University, St. Thomas Aquinas College, University of Connecticut

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Institute of Education Sciences