The Journal of the Arts and Special Education (JASE) is a peer-reviewed publication of the Division of Visual Arts and Performing Arts Education (DARTS) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and is distributed by Purdue University Library Publishing. DARTS is an organization that advocates for all students to experience the visual and performing arts, encourages research and a professional community in special education and the arts, and fosters collaboration across professionals and organizations. JASE aligns with the DARTS mission by disseminating research-based practices for educators, increasing visibility of research, advancing efforts to make the arts accessible, and spotlighting collaborative partnerships at the intersection of the arts and special education.
See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Current Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026)
DARTS: Ten Years of Advocacy, Collaboration, and Growth
Jasmine Begeske, Kathleen M. Farrand, Juliann B. Dorff, and Beverly Gerber
Artful Instruction: Making Art Accessible for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Bradley J. Czaplewski
Let’s Dance!: A Community Partnership Fostering Movement, Connections, and Inclusion
Michelle J. Cook, Michele Dunleavy, Carrie A. Payne, Sarah E. Whitney, Matthew Levy, Jack M. McBride, and Ella Garrity
A Systematic Review of Puppetry-based Social Skills Interventions for Children with Disabilities
Yilin Shen, Jasmine Begeske, and Fan Cao
Theater is My Life: Creating Inclusive Spaces in Community Theater for Youth with Disabilities
Julie L. Stuckey and David Ray G. Miranda
