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Direct linkCouvillon, Michael A.; Yell, Mitchell L.; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Preventing School Failure, 2018
Even though special education law is covered in most teacher and administrative certification programs, it is an area that is continually evolving. The results of the 2017 U.S. Supreme Court case "Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District" will have a lasting impact on the future of special education guidelines; the outcomes of this…
Descriptors: Special Education, Court Litigation, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Jozwik, Sara L.; Cahill, Alice; Sánchez, Gilberto – Preventing School Failure, 2018
Individualized education programs (IEPs) reflect the spirit of individualized instruction that lies at the heart of special education. Quality annual goal statements, which propel the implementation of special education programming, use clear language to communicate measurable, meaningful, and standards-aligned expectations to all members of the…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Student Diversity, Cultural Differences, English Language Learners
Cavendish, Wendy; Morris, Chelsea T.; Chapman, Lindsey A.; Ocasio-Stoutenburg, Lydia; Kibler, Kristin – Preventing School Failure, 2020
Special education teachers' practice is influenced by an understanding of special education policy and knowledge of implementation practice. This study examined the perceptions of nine special education teachers related to their interpretation of assessment, progress monitoring, and transition mandates in a large urban district. Qualitative…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Special Education Teachers, Progress Monitoring, Urban Schools
Peltier, Corey; Harrison, Judith R. – Preventing School Failure, 2018
Multidisciplinary teams are responsible for identifying reasonable accommodations that mediate the impact of a disability and level the playing field between those with and without disabilities on high-stakes mathematics assessments. However, minimal guidance is provided to teams selecting accommodations. This article provides a decision framework…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Testing Accommodations, Mathematics Tests, Disabilities
Peer reviewedCessna, K. Kay; Skiba, Russell J. – Preventing School Failure, 1996
This article outlines principles of a needs-based approach to the inclusion of students with emotional and behavioral disorders and describes implications for inclusion in three areas: (1) provision of services; (2) curriculum; and (3) behavior management. The article also addresses the responsible limits of inclusion from a needs-based…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedYell, Mitchell L. – Preventing School Failure, 1992
This article discusses how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) encourages educational reform if that reform is guided by research and improves special education for children with disabilities and examines how the IDEA discourages educational practices that minimize the individual needs of the disabled through standardization of…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Legislation
