Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: (-stasis) Definition: The suffix (-stasis) refers to having a state of balance, stability or equilibrium. It also refers to a slowing or stoppage of motion or activity. Stasis can also mean to place or position.
Disproportionality is defi ned as the âoverrepresentationâ and âunder-representationâ of a particular. population or demographic group in special or gifted education programs relative to the presence of this. group in the overall student population (National Association for Bilingual Education, 2002).
Address Disproportionality: A Guide for School Teams. September 2014. Introduction. The purpose of this guide is to provide a reference for SWPBIS school teams in the use of discipline data (e.g., offi ce disci-. pline referrals, suspensions) in the area of racial and ethnic disproportionality in school discipline. The guide will describe a. framework and steps for identifying levels of disproportionality, analyzing data to determine solutions, and monitoring the. effectiveness of action plans in addressing disproportionality.