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Peer reviewedMcKinney, James D. – Exceptional Children, 1983
Analysis of minimum competency testing administered in 1973 to handicapped students in North Carolina demonstrated the need to devise an acceptable alternative for students with little chance of success. The unknown effects of test modifications for different handicaps was found to be another problem. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, High Schools, Minimum Competency Testing, State Standards
Peer reviewedSafer, Nancy D. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The article examines some of the implications of minimum competency standards and alternative policies for handicapped students. It is concluded that although the alternative of determining policies on an individual basis presents problems in terms of consistency and equity across handicapped students, it still seems to be the best approach. (SBH)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The article addresses 10 questions that should receive thoughtful consideration prior to initiating a competency testing program for handicapped students. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Graduation Requirements, Legal Problems, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedAmos, Katherine M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The discussion of minimum competency testing (MCT) for learning disabled students focuses on advantages and disadvantages, the need for test modifications, and the importance of coordinating the child's individualized education program with MCT considerations. (CL)
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Learning Disabilities, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedOlsen, Kenneth R. – Exceptional Children, 1980
A rationale is provided for integrating steps that are necessary both in minimum competency testing programs and in the process required under Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for developing individualized education programs for handicapped children. (Author)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedSmith, J. David; Jenkins, Diane S. – Exceptional Children, 1980
Among findings of the state surveys were that most states were still in the process of formulating policies concerning minimum competency testing (at the time of the survey) and that either no policy had been established or existing special education programs were expected to meet the need of remedial measures for handicapped students who do not…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedRamsey, Roberta S.; Algozzine, Bob – Exceptional Children, 1991
A survey of 46 states found that about half the states are using or studying special education teacher competency tests. The paper analyzes survey results by specific content areas being tested, including basic knowledge, identification and characteristics of special needs students, processing skills, assessment, learning theory, teaching…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Minimum Competencies
