Testing students with disabilities
Subtitle: practical strategies for complying with district and state requirements
By: Martha L. Thurlow, Judy L. Elliott, James E. Ysseldyke.
Contributors: Elliott, Judy L.; Ysseldyke, James E.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
Subjects: Educational tests and measurements -- United States.; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Ability testing -- United States.; Education and state -- United States.
Description: Soon, most states will mandate testing for all students. How should students with disabilities participate in district and statewide tests? How will educators make sure the requirements are met and ensure that each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) is followed? This new guide translates the issues surrounding state and district testing of students with disabilities into what educators need to know and do. You'll find the tools to begin the process of implementing meaningful tests for all your students.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Why students with disabilities should be in district and statewide accountability systems; title: Deciding whether a student should take the district or state test; title: Assessment accommodations : who is eligible? for what?; title: Accommodations to consider; title: The ultimate accommodation : an alternate assessment; title: Reporting accountability and assessment results; title: Rethinking the IEP; title: Collaboration for success in testing students with disabilities; title: Gaining support from above : what needs to happen?; title: Involving parents in testing decisions; title: Implementation : where reality hits the road.