Reaching consensus about educationally necessary support services: A qualitative evaluation of VISTA

Michael F. Giangreco; Susan W. Edelman; Tracy E. Luiselli; Stephanie Z.C. MacFarland

doi:10.1300/J008v13n01_01

Reaching consensus about educationally necessary support services: A qualitative evaluation of VISTA

Michael F. Giangreco
, Susan W. Edelman
, Tracy E. Luiselli
, Stephanie Z.C. MacFarland

Disability and Psychoeducation Studies

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This article describes a qualitative evaluation of VISTA (Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach) based on extensive observations and interviews. A description of VISTA is provided followed by data pertaining to how teams functioned prior to VISTA use and three primary evaluation questions: (a) Does VISTA do what it purports to do? (b) What impact does VISTA have on team members’ practices and interactions? and (c) What are the limitations of VISTA and potential improvements from a consumer-based perspective? The data and discussion offer the reader insights into VISTA use and offer suggestions for future research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-32
Number of pages	32
Journal	Special Services in the Schools
Volume	13
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J008v13n01_01
State	Published - 1998

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Psychiatry and Mental health

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