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Reschly, Daniel J. – 1980
Issues surrounding the concept of nonbiased assessment, particularly with economically disadvantaged minority students, are analyzed. The legal requirements are focused on thorough discussion of litigation and legislation. The second section explores research on the use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R). Research…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Reschly, Daniel J.; And Others – 1981
Findings from the Iowa Assessment Project are examined regarding the assessment and use of information on adaptive behavior and sociocultural background in decisions about students with mild mental retardation. Background aspects reviewed include terminology regarding mild retardation; research, litigation, and legislation on the topic during the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Eligibility