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Elliott, Judy; Thurlow, Martha – School Administrator, 1999
Out-of-level testing in state and district assessments is becoming more popular under the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This practice (and use of different norm-referenced tests) confounds interdistrict comparisons and contributes to inequitable assessment practices. Proper scaling can remedy this situation. (MLH)
Descriptors: Accountability, Comparative Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textSchiller, Ellen; Cohen, Gerald; Fiore, Tom; Muller, Eve; Robertson, Anne; Lingo, Amy Shearer – 2002
This report summarizes findings from case studies that explored the implementation of the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how it affects school district progress toward addressing the behavioral needs of students. Results are also presented on the progress districts are making on: developing…
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Disabilities
