Strengthening the Third "R"| If you would like to know more about the research referenced in this issue, you can contact the following individuals and organizations by postal mail, telephone, or e-mail, or by using the URLs provided. Research Connections was prepared with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, under Contract No. ED-99-CO-0026. It is in the public domain and may be freely reproduced and disseminated. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of OSEP or the Department of Education.
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Rene Parmar
Martha Thurlow
John Woodward
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