The review examines evaluations of the efficacy of special education programs for mildly disabled children. The author suggests that serious methodological flaws make our present knowledge in this area very weak and proposes a methodology to address and overcome many of the limitations of previous research. (Author)

Fifty-seven general and special education teachers shared their perceptions about inclusion of students with disabilities in large-scale assessment programs. The majority of teachers shared apprehensions about the inclusion of all students in statewide assessment programs, while a few exhibited enthusiasm for the process. Teachers were primarily…

This document summarizes the research on test changes to provide an empirical basis for defining accommodations for students with disabilities. It begins by providing an historical overview of special education accountability. It describes how separate special education accountability systems have evolved and summarizes information on the…