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Pentimonti, Jill; Pfannenstiel, Kathleen; Walker, Melodee – National Center for Systemic Improvement at WestEd, 2017
The selection of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in mathematics is a critical step toward improving mathematics outcomes for students with disabilities. This state spotlight presents how the Maryland State Department of Education uses the TAP-IT (Team, Analyze, Plan, Implement, and Track) process coupled with systems coaching to support the…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods, Disabilities
Maryland State Department of Education, 2006
In the early 1990's, charter schools were a new concept being implemented by a few states and communities across the country. Today there are over 3,000 charter schools operating in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The growth of charter schools has compelled that we understand what charter schools are and how they impact responsibilities…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Special Education, Related Services (Special Education), School Districts
Muller, Eve – Project Forum, 2006
Youth with disabilities are significantly overrepresented in the juvenile justice system with recent estimates suggesting that at least 35% of youth in the juvenile justice system are eligible for special education services (Quinn, Rutherford, Leone, Osher & Poirer, 2005). Specific learning disability, emotional disturbance and mental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities, Juvenile Justice
Nagle, Katherine – Educational Policy Reform Research Institute, 2005
The purpose of this topical review is to present Educational Policy Reform Research Institute's (EPRRI's) state-level qualitative findings collected during in depth interviews in the four core study states of California, Maryland, New York, and Texas. The data presented reflect the perspectives of state-level personnel who were involved with the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Accountability, Educational Policy, Disabilities