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Download full textThurlow, Martha L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – 1983
Six years of studies on assessment and identification issues for learning disabled (LD) students are summarized, and implications for instructional intervention are noted. In chapter 1, findings on four topics are highlighted (sample findings in parentheses); instruction prior to referral (only about one-half of the school day is instructional…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Instruction
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1983
The report summarizes findings on evaluation studies conducted over a 6 year period at the Institute for Research on Learning Disabilities. Major findings are highlighted in the first chapter. Findings are grouped under the following topics: current evaluation practices, reading evaluation, spelling evaluation, written expression evaluation, oral…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Individualized Education Programs, Information Utilization
Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; House, Allison L.; Scott, Dorene L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – Journal of Special Education, 2000
Examination of participation and accommodation policies of all states revealed that in most states the Individualized Education Program team is central in deciding the participation of students with disabilities in state assessments. Testing accommodations are commonly allowed, although there is considerable variability. States generally offer…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Thurlow, Martha L.; Elliott, Judy L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – 2003
This book is intended to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in district and state assessments as required by the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. First, an introductory chapter offers reasons for including students with disabilities in district and statewide accountability systems.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Check Lists, Compliance (Legal)
Thompson, Sandra J.; Quenemoen, Rachel F.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – 2001
Designed for general and special education administrators, teachers, and other education professionals, this book offers a "big picture" of high expectations, assessment, and accountability for students with significant disabilities. Chapters focus on the following eight steps involved in the development and administration of alternate…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Data Collection
Thurlow, Martha L.; Elliott, Judy L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – 1998
This book is intended to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in district and state assessments as required by the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. First, an introductory chapter offers reasons for including students with disabilities in district and statewide accountability systems.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Check Lists, Compliance (Legal), Decision Making
Thurlow, Martha L.; Seyfarth, Allison L.; Scott, Dorene L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – 1997
This report summarizes states' current policies on the participation of students with disabilities in large-scale assessment and the accommodations available for these students. Among the generalizations from these summaries are (1) state participation and accommodation policies change frequently; (2) for participation decisions, state policies…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Disabilities
