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Probst, Kristi M. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The field of deafblind (DB) education has a long and rich history which includes a lack of qualified personnel to meet the needs of the population of learners. In addition, the literature base is small, lacking evidence for effective practices or methods of assessing and tracking growth with these learners. The ability to adequately track student…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Student Development, Communication Skills, Children
Parekh, Charles – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This dissertation is comprised of three essays exploring the performance of students on standardized tests in public schools. Since the passage of the "No Child Left Behind Act" (NCLB) in 2002, public schools have been subject to penalties for poor student achievement. In particular, NCLB requires states to measure reading and math test…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Standardized Tests, Academic Achievement, Essays