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Horner, Sherri L.; Mrachko, Alicia; O'Connor, Evelyn A.; Yasik, Anastasia E. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 2020
As more and more children are being identified as needing special services, all teachers need to know special education laws. One hundred and thirty-eight preservice teachers answered an online survey about their knowledge and confidence level of IDEA and Section 504. Our participants, on average, did not have accurate knowledge of IDEA or Section…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Special Education, Educational Legislation, Knowledge Level
Zarate, Kary – ProQuest LLC, 2021
When a paraeducator accompanies students receiving special education support across settings, students are at increased risks of decreased engagement and interaction with certified teachers (Giangreco et al., 2001). When paraeducators are tasked with implementing, it is critical they be prepared to monitor students' progress accurately and…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Generalizability Theory, Data Collection, Paraprofessional School Personnel
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Erford, Bradley T.; Short, Sarah; Freeman, Angela – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2012
The "Screening Test for Emotional Problems-Self-Report" (STEP-S) was designed to assess students aged 10 to 17 years referred for wide-ranging emotional disturbances categorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Preliminary analysis indicated that subscale coefficients alpha ranged from 0.76 to 0.85 and…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Emotional Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Students
Klare, Matthew – National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities, 2006
In order to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, states must collect valid data as needed to report annually to the Secretary of Education. This requirement, combined with those set forth in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, has led states to collect and analyze data about their programs, districts,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Equal Education