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Direct linkGagnon, Joseph Calvin – Journal of Special Education, 2010
The purpose of the current study was to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of state-level policies and practices concerning youth with disabilities in secondary day treatment and residential (DTR) schools, as well as juvenile correctional (JC) schools for committed youth. A survey of state directors of special education or their designees…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Accountability, Educational Practices, State Standards
Johnson, David R.; Stout, Karen E.; Thurlow, Martha L. – Exceptionality, 2009
In response to more than two decades of criticism that American students exit high school lacking the skills and knowledge necessary for a productive citizenry, states have implemented graduation policies intended to raise academic standards for all students. Such policies have included state and local district testing, development of exit…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Alternative Assessment, Exit Examinations, Graduation Requirements
Download full textRieke, Rebekah L.; Lazarus, Sheryl S.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Dominguez, Lauren M. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2013
This report summarizes the thirteenth survey of states by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results are presented for 49 states and 6 of the 11 unique states. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends, accomplishments, and emerging issues during this…
Descriptors: State Surveys, Success, Barriers, Performance Factors
Mead, Julie F. – National Association of State Directors of Special Education, 2008
This report addresses both why and how charter schools designed for students with disabilities operate their programs and provides information learned about charter schools specifically designed for children with disabilities through a series of questions and answers. First, the legal and policy context in which such schools develop and operate is…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Disabilities, Research Reports, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Thompson, Sandra; Thurlow, Martha – National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota, 2004
This report summarizes the ninth survey of state directors of special education by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results include all 50 states and 9 of the 11 federally funded entities (unique states). The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends,…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Disabilities, Educational Change
Keesecker, Ward W. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1950
The general purpose of this study is to show the legal organization of State school administration. More specifically, it has for its objectives: (1) To describe present legal provisions pertaining to State boards of education and chief State school officers; (2) to show legal relationships between these State agencies; (3) to show trends with…
Descriptors: School Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, State Departments of Education, State Boards of Education
