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Not Such a Simple Story: Contradictory Evidence from a Review of Story Structure Research for Students At-risk
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Faggella-Luby, Michael N.; Drew, Sally Valentino; Schumaker, Jean B. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2015
The Common Core State Standards and the continued inclusion of students with learning disabilities (LD) in Tier 1 classrooms are changing how close reading of texts occurs in English Language Arts classrooms. Therefore, understanding the potential impact of literacy-related evidence-based practices during Tier 1 instruction that includes students…
Descriptors: State Standards, Academic Standards, Learning Disabilities, Inclusion
The Effects of a Growth Mindset Intervention on the Beliefs about Intelligence, Effort Beliefs, Achievement Goal Orientations, and Academic Self-Efficacy of LD Students with Reading Difficulties
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Baldridge, Mary Caufield – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The overall purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a "growth mindset" intervention on the beliefs about intelligence, effort beliefs, achievement goals, and academic self-efficacy of learning disabled (LD) students with reading difficulties. The treatment group consisted of 12 high school LD students with reading difficulties. This…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Reading Difficulties, Intelligence, Intervention
Mini-Assessment: A Practical Approach to Classroom Identification of Learning Disabled Readers.
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Rhodes, Sharyn Simpson – Reading Horizons, 1985
Presents a classroom method by which teachers can decide upon the placement of and type of instruction for reading disabled children. (FL)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Learning Disabilities, Reading Diagnosis
Sex and Race Differences in Learning Disabilities Classrooms.
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Leinhardt, Gaea; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1982
Investigated whether differences by sex or race existed in placement, learning disabilities classrooms, teacher contacts, assignment practices, and student learning behavior. Found differences in placement. Similarities were found in teacher treatment, student behavior, and the effects of such behavior on test performance. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities
Standardized Measures of Reading Achievement for Placement of Students in Chapter 1 and Learning Disability Programs: A Nationwide Survey of Assessment Practices.
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Steele, Jeannie L.; Meredith, Kurt – Reading Research and Instruction, 1991
Presents results of a nationwide survey to determine measures being used to diagnose reading difficulties and place students in learning disability or Chapter 1 classes. Finds that calls for change in assessment and placement practices have largely been ignored and implications suggest a need for reform. (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
Failure To Learn To Read: Formulating a Policy Problem.
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McGill-Franzen, Anne – 1987
Various federal and state laws, regulations, and policies influence whether a low-achieving reader is categorized as "disadvantaged" or "disabled," and consequently what instructional interventions are provided. Low-achieving readers are being referred to special education at high rates while the number of eligible students…
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
The Use of IQ Tests in Special Education Decision Making and Planning. Summary of Two Workshops. Board Bulletin.
Morison, Patricia, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This report synthesizes the key themes and ideas discussed at two 1-day workshops addressing issues in the use of IQ tests in special education evaluation and placement. The first section considers the background and legal context of the issue. The next section looks at IQ tests in school settings. Key ideas raised include the importance of never…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Court Litigation, Curriculum Based Assessment, Decision Making