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Meek, Claudia – Phi Delta Kappan, 2006
In recent years, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has focused the educational lens on testing children rather than teaching them. Much to the dismay of many educators and parents, the burden of this yearly ritual falls most heavily on learning disabled students, who are often tested inappropriately. A clear picture of what these special-needs students…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Testing Programs, Learning Disabilities, Special Education
Casey, Emmett – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1987
Offers background on issues related to the testing of disabled students. Reports on a survey about testing accommodation for disabled students provided by California community colleges. Recommends additional ways in which testing practices can be modified to meet the needs of disabled students. (DMM)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Design Requirements, Educational Testing