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Science educators as active collaborators in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities

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Stefanich, G. Science educators as active collaborators in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities. J Sci Teacher Educ 5, 56–65 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02962858

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