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Cavalluzzo, Linda; Geraghty, Thomas M.; Steele, Jennifer L.; Holian, Laura; Jenkins, Frank; Alexander, Jane M.; Yamasaki, Kelsey Y. – CNA Corporation, 2014
The purpose of this study is to evaluate, using a randomized experimental design, the efficacy of TERC's "Using Data" program to change teacher behavior and improve student learning outcomes. The "Using Data" intervention provides professional development and technical assistance to teachers to help them use data…
Descriptors: Data, Program Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Intervention
McMasters, Angela B. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Early identification and intervention for students at risk for reading failure is essential to establish the foundational skills necessary for students to become skilled readers. The focus on evidence-based practices and data-driven decision making leads educators to consider additional instructional approaches, such as formative assessment (FA)…
Descriptors: Evidence, Reading Difficulties, Qualitative Research, Group Discussion
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Weinfeld, Rich; Barnes-Robinson, Linda; Jeweler, Sue; Shevitz, Betty Roffman – TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 2005
In order for gifted/learning disabled (GT/LD) students to effectively gain access to enriched and accelerated instruction, they often need to have appropriate adaptations and accommodations. Teachers, parents, and students have strong opinions and beliefs that influence which, if any, adaptations and accommodations they believe to be appropriate.…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Gifted, Learning Disabilities, Acceleration (Education)
Goodman, Libby; Mann, Lester – 1977
Presented is the final report of a needs assessment survey conducted to determine the number of secondary students in Montgomery County (Maryland) who are potential candidates for learning disabilities programs. Following an introduction, a section on procedures outlines project limitations, sample selection, and screening criteria. Reported among…
Descriptors: Demography, Exceptional Child Research, Incidence, Learning Disabilities
Yoshida, Roland K.; And Others – 1976
Recent federal and state legislation and litigation has changed the information needs for special education pupil planning by implementing multi-sourced evaluation and inter-disciplinary planning teams. These changes have resulted in an increase in the range of information which must be collected for making placement and programing decisions as…
Descriptors: Academically Handicapped, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making
Larkin, Martha J.; Ellis, Edwin S. – 1995
A series of studies is in progress to investigate special educators' perspectives of practices in the education of students with learning disabilities. This paper reports on the first phase which focused on construction and distribution of a survey instrument ("Selecting Specific Practices") and analyzing the results. Four dimensions of practicing…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students