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Liu, Kristin K.; Goldstone, Linda; Thurlow, Martha L.; Ward, Jenna; Hatten, James; Christensen, Laurene L. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2013
English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities are an increasing presence in schools in the United States. Title I and Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act require that these students meet the same academic grade-level standards and participate in content assessments as their fluent-English speaking peers without…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Disabilities, State Standards, Standardized Tests
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Thurlow, Martha L.; And Others – Remedial and Special Education, 1995
This article addresses issues concerned with providing testing accommodations for students with disabilities. It discusses policy and legal considerations, existing standards, research on current practice, and research on technical concerns. It recommends a research program on testing accommodations for students with disabilities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnstone, Christopher J.; Altman, Jason; Thurlow, Martha L.; Thompson, Sandra J. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota, 2006
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires the reporting of participation in assessments overall and by subgroup, including students with disabilities. As states and school districts strive to meet the goals for adequate yearly progress required by NCLB, the use of individual accommodations continues to be scrutinized for effectiveness,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Test Validity, Research Needs