Improving Test Performance Of Students With Disabilities

Author : Judy L. Elliott,Martha L. Thurlow
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412917285

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Improving Test Performance of Students With Disabilities...On District and State Assessments by Judy L. Elliott,Martha L. Thurlow Pdf

"Students with disabilities must overcome unique obstacles in order to learn, and the pressure of testing often exacerbates existing challenges. With increased focus on accountability for all, how can educators properly prepare students for tests without sacrificing meaningful learning? In Improving Test Performance of Students With Disabilities ... On District and State Assessments, Second Edition, authors Elliott and Thurlow offer numerous strategies for improving instruction, student accommodations, and test preparation, all with the goal of improving the test performance of students with disabilities. Emphasizing practical application, this comprehensive resource delineates the key elements district, school, and state professionals must consider in order to maximize the academic performance of students with disabilities. The second edition of this insightful text addresses the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on instruction and assessment practices for students with disabilities, including those who are also English Language Learners. Featuring inserts and easy-to-follow worksheets, tables, and appendices, this indispensable resource will enable all educators to help students with disabilities learn more effectively and show what they know on the day of the test."--Publisher's website.

Author : Judy L. Elliott,Martha L. Thurlow
Publisher : Corwin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004438551

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Improving Test Performance of Students With Disabilities by Judy L. Elliott,Martha L. Thurlow Pdf

The authors of the bestselling Testing Students With Disabilities ( Corwin Press 1997) offer practical, useful advice that can help practitioners maximize the performance of students with disabilities. Research and theory are translated in user-friendly resources, including checklists, worksheets, and fact sheets that teachers, school psychologists, counsellors, support staff, and even students can use to produce better performance.

Author : Martha L. Thurlow,Judy L. Elliott,James E. Ysseldyke
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780761938095

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Testing Students With Disabilities by Martha L. Thurlow,Judy L. Elliott,James E. Ysseldyke Pdf

This book is intended to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in district and state assessments as required by the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. First, an introductory chapter offers reasons for including students with disabilities in district and statewide accountability systems. Chapters 2 through 6 address the specifics of including children with disabilities, such as deciding how students participate in district and state tests, eligibility for assessment accommodations, how to decide which accommodations are appropriate for use in assessments, the characteristics of alternate assessments, and including English language learners with disabilities in assessments. Chapters 7 through 10 address using assessment results, how the Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be restructured to promote greater participation in the accountability system, teacher and service provider collaboration, gaining support from administrators, parent involvement in testing decisions, and the legalities of restructuring accountability systems that include all students. Extensive appendices include sample forms and worksheets for participation decision making, IEP development, assessment accommodations, and student feedback; checklists of criteria for deciding about participation, accommodations, and assessment type; a guide to staff development; and a list of Technical Assistance and Dissemination Networks. (Individual chapters identify additional resources.) (CR).

Author : Jim Ysseldyke,Bob Algozzine
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781544334332

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Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs by Jim Ysseldyke,Bob Algozzine Pdf

Discover what assessment methods you should be using, and how, when, and where they should be administered to ensure appropriate services are selected for all exceptional students.

Author : Gerald Tindal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135066567

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Large-scale Testing of Students With Disabilities by Gerald Tindal Pdf

Large Scale Testing of Students With Disabilities addresses three issues: accommodations, modifications, and reporting of outcomes. The purpose is not to present an exhaustive summary of the research in these areas but to focus attention on how the issues are considered and empirically validated. The research summarized in this issue should serve as a model for state departments to consider in adoption of policy, either as findings upon which to inform policy or as a method to adopt in generating findings themselves. The studies reflect critical methodologies that are either experimental in design or use extant data sets as well as present a theoretical framework in how to interpret empirical results.

Author : Melissa J. Margolis,Richard A. Feinberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351064774

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Integrating Timing Considerations to Improve Testing Practices by Melissa J. Margolis,Richard A. Feinberg Pdf

Integrating Timing Considerations to Improve Testing Practices synthesizes a wealth of theory and research on time issues in assessment into actionable advice for test development, administration, and scoring. One of the major advantages of computer-based testing is the capability to passively record test-taking metadata—including how examinees use time and how time affects testing outcomes. This has opened many questions for testing administrators. Is there a trade-off between speed and accuracy in test taking? What considerations should influence equitable decisions about extended-time accommodations? How can test administrators use timing data to balance the costs and resulting validity of tests administered at commercial testing centers? In this comprehensive volume, experts in the field discuss the impact of timing considerations, constraints, and policies on valid score interpretations; administrative accommodations, test construction, and examinees’ experiences and behaviors; and how to implement the findings into practice. These 12 chapters provide invaluable resources for testing professionals to better understand the inextricable links between effective time allocation and the purposes of high-stakes testing. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : OSU:32435068273309

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To Assure the Free Appropriate Public Education of All Children with Disabilities by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Participation of English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities in NAEP and Other Large-Scale Assessments
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309165907

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Keeping Score for All by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Participation of English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities in NAEP and Other Large-Scale Assessments Pdf

U.S. public schools are responsible for educating large numbers of English language learners and students with disabilities. This book considers policies for including students with disabilities and English language learners in assessment programs. It also examines the research findings on testing accommodations and their effect on test performance. Keeping Score for All discusses the comparability of states' policies with each other and with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) policies and explores the impact of these differences on the interpretations of NAEP results. The book presents a critical review of the research literature and makes suggestions for future research to evaluate the validity of test scores obtained under accommodated conditions. The book concludes by proposing a new framework for conceptualizing accommodations. This framework would be useful both for policymakers, test designers, and practitioners in determining appropriate accommodations for specific assessments and for researchers in planning validity studies.

Author : Stephen N. Elliott,Ryan J. Kettler,Peter A. Beddow,Alexander Kurz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781441993564

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Handbook of Accessible Achievement Tests for All Students by Stephen N. Elliott,Ryan J. Kettler,Peter A. Beddow,Alexander Kurz Pdf

The Handbook of Accessible Achievement Tests for All Students: Bridging the Gaps Between Research, Practice, and Policy presents a wealth of evidence-based solutions designed to move the assessment field beyond “universal” standards and policies toward practices that enhance learning and testing outcomes. Drawing on an extensive research and theoretical base as well as emerging areas of interest, the volume focuses on major policy concerns, instructional considerations, and test design issues, including: The IEP team’s role in sound assessment. The relationships among opportunity to learn, assessment, and learning outcomes. Innovations in computerized testing and the “6D” framework for standard setting. Legal issues in the assessment of special populations. Guidelines for linguistically accessible assessments. Evidence-based methods for making item modifications that increase the validity of inferences from test scores. Strategies for writing clearer test items. Methods for including student input in assessment design. Suggestions for better measurement and tests that are more inclusive. This Handbook is an essential reference for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in education and allied disciplines, including child and school psychology, social work, special education, learning and measurement, and education policy.

Author : Rebecca Kopriva
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135595999

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Improving Testing For English Language Learners by Rebecca Kopriva Pdf

More than any book to date, this one provides a comprehensive approach to designing, building, implementing and interpreting test results that validly measure the academic achievement of English language learners. It scaffolds the entire process of test development and implementation and discusses essential intervention points. The book provides the type of evidence-based guidance called for in federal mandates such as the NCLB legislation. Key features of this important new book include the following... Comprehensive – This book recommends methods for properly including ELLs throughout the entire test development process, addressing all essential steps from planning, item writing and reviews to analyses and reporting. Breadth and Depth of Coverage– Coverage includes discussion of the key issues, explanations and detailed instructions at each intervention point. Research Focus – All chapters include an extensive review of current research. Emerging Trends – The chapters summarize guidance appropriate for innovative computer-based assessments of the future as well as the paper-and-pencil tests of today. This book is appropriate for anyone concerned with the development and implementation of fair and accurate testing programs for English language learners. This includes university based researchers, testing personel at the federal, state and local levels, teachers interested in better assessing their diverse student populations and those involved in the testing industry. It is also appropriate for instructors teaching undergraduate and graduate courses devoted to testing the full range of students in todays schools.

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210051941

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Global Education Monitoring Report 2020 by UNESCO Pdf

This publication assesses progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education and its ten targets, as well as other related education targets in the SDG agenda. It addresses inclusion in education, drawing attention to all those excluded from education, because of background or ability. The report is motivated by the explicit reference to inclusion in the 2015 Incheon Declaration, and the call to ensure an inclusive and equitable quality education in the formulation of SDG 4, the global goal for education. It reminds us that, no matter what argument may be built to the contrary, we have a moral imperative to ensure every child has a right to an appropriate education of high quality.

Author : Princeton Review
Publisher : Princeton Review
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780525567899

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The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 14th Edition by Princeton Review Pdf

"338 schools with programs or services for students with ADHD, ASD, or learning disabilities"--Cover.

Author : Margo A. Mastropieri,Thomas E. Scruggs
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015063365137

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The Inclusive Classroom by Margo A. Mastropieri,Thomas E. Scruggs Pdf

"The Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Effective Instruction," Third Edition By Margo A. Mastropieri and Thomas E. Scruggs Recent Praise for "The Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Effective Instruction" ""Quite detailed. Quite practical. Everything is well linked to both research and standards."" "-Joseph E. ""Nolan"," ""Indiana ""University"" of ""Pennsylvania" ""This text is exceptional. The authors have provided numerous practical examples throughout the book that are easy for inexperienced teachers to implement. I believe even teachers with extensive experience would find new ideas in this textbook."" "-Karen B. Clark, ""Indiana ""University"," ""South Bend" As you can see, the real strength of "The Inclusive Classroom" is its emphasis on practical, research-based teaching and learning strategies in an inclusive environment. The third edition focuses on the basic tools general educators need and directly relates content to the academic and professional demands of teachers in inclusive settings. Practical and Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies "In the Classroom" features offer tips, strategies, and resources that address very specific need areas, and can be practically applied to inclusive classroom situations. "Classroom Scenarios" provide context for the specific teaching strategies featured in the text. "Strategy and Lesson Plan Database CD-ROM "packaged with the text provides users with a searchable database of the strategies featured in the text as well as additional lesson plans for the inclusive classroom. The database software also allows users to modify and adapt current strategies and lesson plans or to create new ones. Research and Resources that Support Practice and Professionalism "Research Highlights" explain the research behind certain teaching strategies developed for use with students with special needs, provide resources for further information and explanation, and tie chapter content to the research with reflection questions. "Diversity in the Classroom" features address the fact that classrooms are more diverse not only in respect to students with disabilities, but also with respect to race, religion, and ethnicity. "Professional Standards" (including CEC, INTASC, and PRAXIS) are listed at the end of each chapter where relevant. A complete listing of standards can be found on the Companion Website.

Author : J. Joy Cumming
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400729353

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Valuing Students with Impairment by J. Joy Cumming Pdf

In this book, the author Joy Cumming draws on knowledge of law, assessment and measurement to provide an original analysis of the inclusion of students with impairment in educational accountability assessments in the U.S., England and Australia. Equitable education of students with impairment is worldwide policy. Educational accountability for improvement of educational outcomes is also a worldwide phenomenon. The U.S., England and Australia are well placed economically and politically to pursue best educational practice for students with impairment and well advanced in both provision and educational accountability systems. Examining these three systems enables an analysis of possible optimal practices to guide other countries. The book identifies three models of impairment in place in legislation, policy and enacted practice for educational accountability with students with impairment. Intentions of legislation and policy reflect a social model of impairment—while an individual has an impairment, social practice creates the barrier that leads to a disability. In implementation, legislation and policy rely on a medical model of disability—categorizing disability in medical or specialist terms. In educational accountability practices, it is argued in this book, a third model of disability is created—a psychometric model, with impairment constructed through overemphasis on standardization of assessment processes. Eight explicit and implicit assumptions that underpin the ways students with impairment are valued in educational accountability are identified and discussed. Three recommendations are made to promote equitable inclusive educational accountability practices for students with impairment, to inform future policy and practice in all countries.

Author : Robert Bertrando,Marcia Conti- D' Antonio,Joanne Eisenberger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317919186

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Self-Efficacy by Robert Bertrando,Marcia Conti- D' Antonio,Joanne Eisenberger Pdf

The fourth edition of this highly praised book includes coverage of evidence-based education and No Child Left Behind. Like the previous editions, it offers authoritative and balanced overviews to help you make distinctions between innovative programs backed up by sound research support and “faddish” ideas which lack a research base.