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Peer reviewedBielinski, John – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
This article discusses the increased pressure that states are under to include test scores of students with disabilities obtained under nonapproved accommodation conditions in their accountability systems. It recommends Individualized Education Program teams carefully consider the use of nonapproved accommodations and consider the purpose and use…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, Disabilities
Download full textElliott, Judy; Thurlow, Martha; Ysseldyke, Jim; Erickson, Ron – NCEO Policy Directions, 1997
This report examines issues concerning the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities participating in state and district assessments. The report considers what an accommodation is, what kinds of accommodations are available, who should make the decision regarding accommodations, when accommodations should be used, and how…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Decision Making, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; Wiener, Daniel J. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
This article identifies problems associated with excluding the scores of students with disabilities who need nonapproved accommodations and explores ways in which these scores can be included in system and student accountability systems. The need for Individualized Education Program teams to establish guidelines and establish a documentation…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, Disabilities
