Jaiston MarshallMrs.ShantazioEnglish 12 Block110 March 2014Discipline in Special EducationDid you know that over two-thirds of special education students receive services for non-mental health problems, among these students the ​​17% have severe behavior as well as emotional problems compared to more than 51% of special education students with mental health problems and 4% of students not in special education (Pastor and Ruben)? My research paper will first explain what special education actually is and will focus on the issues that arise when disciplinary actions are required and what should be considered the most appropriate and effective forms of discipline in special education. It will also cover the most common problems that arise in special education and what strategies are actually administered to resolve these problems. My research paper will also take an in-depth look at special education students with non-mental health issues. Some misconceptions of special education students will also be examined. What is special education? Or what some might call Special Ed. Or Sped, Speci...