Inclusive Assessments and Accountability Systems: Tools of the Trade in Educational Reform.

Erickson, Ron; Ysseldyke, Jim; Thurlow, Martha; Elliott, Judy

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ERIC Number: EJ575370

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599

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Inclusive Assessments and Accountability Systems: Tools of the Trade in Educational Reform.

Erickson, Ron; Ysseldyke, Jim; Thurlow, Martha; Elliott, Judy

TEACHING Exceptional Children, v31 n2 p4-9 Nov-Dec 1998

Addresses issues in the inclusion of students with disabilities in educational assessments. Distinguishes between accountability and assessment and describes a framework of educational accountability with domains, indicators, and sources of information. Also considered are alternative assessments and accommodations and public reporting on the academic achievement of students with disabilities. (DB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Student Participation, Testing Accommodations

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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