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| Bielinski, John | 4 |
| Ysseldyke, Jim | 2 |
| Bussell, Ellen | 1 |
| Hill, Kevin | 1 |
| Minnema, Jane E. | 1 |
| Scott, James K. | 1 |
| Thurlow, Martha | 1 |
| Thurlow, Martha L. | 1 |
| Trimble, Scott | 1 |
| Wickheiser, John | 1 |
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Peer reviewedYsseldyke, Jim; Bielinski, John – Exceptional Children, 2002
A study compared the effects of different methods of analyzing trends to illustrate how failure to account for change in classification will lead to misinterpretation of data on the performance of students with disabilities. Data from five years of assessment in Texas is used to illustrate effects of classification changes. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Classification, Data Collection
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 textYsseldyke, Jim; Thurlow, Martha; Bielinski, John; Trimble, Scott; Hill, Kevin; Wickheiser, John; Bussell, Ellen – 1999
This study used data from the Kentucky Instructional Results Information System (KIRIS) to evaluate the participation of students with disabilities in the state's comprehensive assessment system. Data on students in grades 4, 8, and 11 during the academic years 1994-1995 through 1996-1997 were collected and analyzed. Results are reported in terms…
Descriptors: Accountability, Black Students, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedMinnema, Jane E.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Bielinski, John; Scott, James K. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
This article presents initial findings related to the psychometric issues and current state policies and practices for out-of-level testing of students with disabilities. Findings indicate 12 states have out-of- level testing policies and states are evenly distributed among those that use criterion-referenced tests, norm-referenced tests, or a…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, Alternative Assessment
