ERIC Number: EJ1441828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1525-1810
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Assessment of Intellectual Disability: An Examination of Current State Special Education Guidelines for Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior
John D. Hall; Meagan B. Medley; Kristin R. Johnson; Hannah F. Tisdale; Jaylee R. Martinez; Aleise L. Nooner; Zoe C. Douglas; Hayley J. Peoples; Anna G. Chaplain
Journal of Special Education Leadership, v37 n2 p93-98 2024
The assessment of Intellectual Disability (ID) under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 (IDEIA; Public Law 108-446, 2004) requires the measurement of both intelligence and adaptive behavior (i.e., conceptual, social, and practical skills). This study expands past research by examining current state special education guidelines based on IDEIA and their alignment with best practices in assessment across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia (DC) for the assessment of ID. Aggregated and disaggregated data pertaining to special education guidelines and recommendations are examined, including cut-scores and confidence intervals, information specific to composite adaptive behavior scores versus domain scores, and multiple informants.
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Intellectual Disability, Special Education, Guidelines, Intelligence, Adjustment (to Environment), Student Evaluation, Best Practices, State Standards
Council of Administrators of Special Education. 1675 East Seminole Street Suite L1, Springfield, MO 65804. Tel: 417-427-7720; Fax: 417-427-6520; e-mail: office@casecec.org; Web site: https://www.casecec.org/journal
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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