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Lambert, Richard G.; Kim, Do-Hong; Durham, Sean; Burts, Diane C. – Bilingual Research Journal, 2017
This study illustrates why preschool children who are dual language learners (DLLs) are not a homogeneous group. An empirically developed model of preschool DLL subgroups, based on latent class analysis, was presented. The model reflects three separate subgroups of DLL children present in many classrooms where DLL children are served: Bilinguals,…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Bilingualism, Heritage Education, Second Language Learning
El-Kazimi, Nidal – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Legislators mandated transition education for students with disabilities to improve their post-school outcomes. Each student with an IEP should have an annual transition plan at or before his or her 16th birthday. IDEA mandated the utilization of age appropriate transition assessment to develop students' post-secondary transition goals based on…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Goal Orientation
Parr, Andrew Joseph – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this research was to determine whether transient or mobile students attain lower levels of academic achievement than non-transient students and to identify the characteristics distinguishing transient from non-transient students. The study analyzed the assessment results, student characteristics, and school factors for approximately…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Mathematics Achievement, Academic Achievement, Predictor Variables
Mann, Lester, Ed.; Proger, Barton B., Ed. – 1976
The volume focuses on topics discussed at a symposium on research methodology in special education, with emphasis on the special educator's perspective. Following an introductory section (three chapters), are three sections with 17 chapters which cover the following topics: design of educational prescriptions--behavioral objectives and criterion…
Descriptors: Accountability, Conference Reports, Criterion Referenced Tests, Diagnostic Teaching
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Weber, Margaret B. – 1976
An application of evaluation methodology to innovative educational programs through a case study of a Chicago suburban high school program for alternative education is presented. The evaluation methodology encompasses the difficulty in combining comparative programs, individual-diagnostic, and individual developmental measures, the selection of…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Affective Measures, Affective Objectives, Behavioral Objectives
Pierangelo, Roger; Giuliani, George A. – 2002
The 19 chapters of this text on assessment in special education are divided into two parts. Part 1 discusses basic concepts in assessment in special education. Part 2 addresses the special education process by describing steps in the assessment continuum. Individual chapters examine the following topics: (1) an introduction to assessment; (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Rating Scales, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Munger, Gail – 1987
This paper reviews computer software designed for the development, management, and updating of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for disabled students. Selection criteria required that the software perform multiple tasks related to the writing of IEPs, be appropriate for use in a medium-sized school district, and be appropriate for a severely…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum