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Andersen, Lee H.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1978
Among results from evaluation of approximately 400 learning disabled students' individualized education programs (IEPs) were that more than 75 percent of the instructional objectives addressed basic academic areas, while only 10 percent were listed in areas relating to social, emotional, and behavioral needs; in addition, 6 percent of the IEPs…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Individualized Programs, Learning Disabilities, Objectives
Jenkins, Joseph R.; Graff, J. Jason; Miglioretti, Diana L. – Exceptional Children, 2009
This study addressed three basic questions involving the amount of measurement needed to obtain valid estimates of reading growth. Participants were 41 students with learning disabilities from Grades 3 to 8, monitored across 10 weeks using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) of words read correctly (WRC). We compared growth slopes based on…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Learning Disabilities, Achievement Gains, Reading Achievement

Collet-Klingenberg, Lana L. – Exceptional Children, 1998
This qualitative study examined transition-related practices at one school and their effects on experiences of secondary students with learning disabilities. Findings indicated utilization of some literature-identified best practices including vocation-related activities, instruction in self-determination skills, and such planning activities as…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Case Studies, Education Work Relationship, Educational Practices

Amos, Katherine M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The discussion of minimum competency testing (MCT) for learning disabled students focuses on advantages and disadvantages, the need for test modifications, and the importance of coordinating the child's individualized education program with MCT considerations. (CL)
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Learning Disabilities, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
Shogren, Karrie A.; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Palmer, Susan B.; Soukup, Jane Helen; Little, Todd D.; Garner, Nancy; Lawrence, Margaret – Exceptional Children, 2007
This article examines the impact of multiple individual and ecological factors on the self-determination of students with learning disabilities, mild and moderate mental retardation, and other health impairments. Baseline data from a multistate, longitudinal research project evaluating interventions to promote self-determination were examined…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Structural Equation Models, Moderate Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities

Grigal, Meg; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1997
This study evaluated the transition components of the individualized education programs (IEPs) of 94 high school students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21. Results indicated that although most of the transition components complied with mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, they lacked many of the essential…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation