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Swain, Kristine D.; Hagaman, Jessica L. – Preventing School Failure, 2020
This 20-year follow-up study examined elementary special educators' use of curriculum-based measurement. Elementary special educators (N = 1,077) in four Midwest states participated in the survey. Results indicated that the overall use of CBM was much higher than 20 years ago with reading CBM as the most prevalent area of monitoring with data used…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Data Use, Curriculum Based Assessment
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Burke, Mack D.; Vannest, Kimberly J. – Preventing School Failure, 2008
In this article, the authors present an overview of a Web-based electronic system for behavioral-progress monitoring. Behavioral-progress monitoring is necessary to evaluate responsiveness to behavioral interventions, the effects of positive behavioral support, and the attainment of individualized education program goals and objectives. The…
Descriptors: Report Cards, Individualized Education Programs, Student Evaluation, Goal Orientation
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Peters, Mary T. – Preventing School Failure, 1990
This paper argues for students' inclusion as empowered participants in the process of designing their Individual Education Plans (IEP). Possible student roles in assessment, IEP development, evaluation, modification and other IEP stages are described. Guidelines for student participation in the IEP conference and a sample self-evaluation checklist…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs
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Gable, Robert A.; Quinn, Mary Magee; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Howell, Kenneth – Preventing School Failure, 1998
Discusses requirements specified in the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that pertain to functional behavioral assessment, as well as positive behavioral intervention plans and supports as they relate to the responsibilities of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and to the IEP itself. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hargrove, Linda J. – Preventing School Failure, 2000
Discussion of the assessment of students with disabilities receiving services in inclusive settings focuses on assessing for updating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and for guiding instruction. It considers the use of norm-referenced assessment, informal assessment, assessment for instruction, teacher observation and listening skills,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Hendrikson, Jo; Gable, Robert A. – Preventing School Failure, 1997
Discusses the purposes of student grades, including those driven by Individualized Education Programs. Grading options to ensure objectivity, fairness, and accountability for students with diverse needs are suggested. Types of tests available and possible adaptations are described. School districts are urged to create a grading policy that is…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Disabilities, Educational Policy, Grading
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Knoff, Howard M. – Preventing School Failure, 1990
This article reviews personality assessment of students with severe emotional disorders (SED) as mandated by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA). The EHA definition of SED, assessment strategies required by EHA guidelines, functional Individualized Education Plans, and the role of the school psychologist in the process are…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Child Advocacy, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education