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Direct linkMusson, Jane E.; Thomas, Megan K.; Towles-Reeves, Elizabeth; Kearns, Jacqueline F. – Journal of Special Education, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine all states' participation guidelines for alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS) and to analyze these guidelines for common and contrasting themes. State alternate assessment participation guidelines were found for all 50 states. Participation guidelines were coded, and 12…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Disabilities, Guidelines, Qualitative Research
Peer reviewedMagliocca, Larry A.; Stephens, Thomas M. – Journal of Special Education, 1980
The authors suggest that the Rules and Regulations of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for the development and implementation of child identification systems present severe policy problems for state planners. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Disability Identification, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedZirpoli, Thomas J.; Wieck, Colleen – Journal of Special Education, 1989
The economic and political factors maintaining the large numbers of residents with developmental disabilities in public institutions are reviewed from the perspective of Minnesota. Alternatives are presented to lessen the economical and political impact of institutional closures, in order to advance the process of deinstitutionalization.…
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities, Economic Factors, Institutionalized Persons
State-Level Accountability for the Performance of Students with Disabilities: Five Years of Change?.
Peer reviewedElliott, Judy L.; Erickson, Ron N.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Shriner, Jim G. – Journal of Special Education, 2000
This study indicates dramatic increases in the number of states using data from students with disabilities on school participation, exit, and achievement in their accountability systems and in the number of states with guidelines on the use of assessment accommodations. States seem to have changed little in knowledge about student participation…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Data Collection, Disabilities
Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; House, Allison L.; Scott, Dorene L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – Journal of Special Education, 2000
Examination of participation and accommodation policies of all states revealed that in most states the Individualized Education Program team is central in deciding the participation of students with disabilities in state assessments. Testing accommodations are commonly allowed, although there is considerable variability. States generally offer…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKatsiyannis, Antonis; Conderman, Gregory; deFur, Sharon – Journal of Special Education, 1998
Respondents from 49 state education agencies completed a survey describing state-level implementation of transition services for youth with disabilities. All states used technical assistance and cross-disciplinary training as their primary systems-change strategies and the majority of states viewed these strategies as effective. Relatively few…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Peer reviewedCampbell, Philippa H.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1988
State applications for the Part H program of Public Law 99-457 were classified by type of lead agency and by level of previous early intervention activities. Two variables were then analyzed: required components emphasized during initial year activities, and allocation of funds for administration, interagency coordinating council, planning, and…
Descriptors: Administration, Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
