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| Thurlow, Martha | 2 |
| Elliott, Judy | 1 |
| Erickson, Ron | 1 |
| McLaughlin, Margaret J. | 1 |
| Ysseldyke, Jim | 1 |
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| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Margaret J.; Thurlow, Martha – Educational Policy, 2003
New accountability requirements contain provisions that mandate the participation of students with disabilities in large-scale assessments and the public reporting of these students' performance along with other important educational outcomes. Discusses the technical, legal, and practical challenges to implementing the new accountability mandates.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedElliott, Judy; Ysseldyke, Jim; Thurlow, Martha; Erickson, Ron – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1998
Highlights specific questions, concerns, and challenges faced by educators, parents, and students concerning assessment, accountability, accommodations, and alternate assessment. Examples of state assessment-accommodation policies are provided and reasons for providing test accommodations, requirements of Individualized Education Programs,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
