A manual offering states a tool to assist in the development or enhancement of guidelines for access assistants. Whether a state already has guidelines or is just in the process of establishing …
A structured tool to assist in the development or enhancement of guidelines for access assistants (i.e., scribes, readers, sign language interpreters, page turners, transcribers, language translato…
This year 2006 report analyzes the role of flexibility and standardization in the development of alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
A report presenting the results of an analysis of the accommodations that are included in state accommodations policies and guidelines. The purpose of the analysis was to learn more about 10 …
A brief providing information on the benefits of and strategies for including health in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Produced by PACER Center and the Healthy and Ready to …
A brief outlining findings of youth development research, describing the components and benefits of Youth Leadership Forums (YLFs), and introducing the Iowa and Kansas YLFs.
A brief describing ways in which youth and families can help youth effectively explore work-based learning outside of school settings. Produced by PACER Center in collaboration with the Institute's…
A series of reports from the National Accessible Reading Assessment Projects (NARAP) examining the accessibility of reading assessments in relation to students with disabilities.
The National Accessible Reading Assessment Projects (NARAP) is a collaboration of two projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct research and development on accessible reading …
A brief describing two exceptional programs for adjudicated youth with disabilities. It also includes commentary and recommendations from three young adults who live at the residential facilities …
A brief describing the Choices in Transition program for low-income ethnic minority youth with disabilities in Chicago. The program supports these youth in the process of transition in order to …
A brief providing an overview of family support services in the states based on data gathered for the State of the States in Developmental Disabilities Project, a longitudinal study of public …
A pair of easy-to-use toolkits helping families and people with disabilities find quality, caring, and committed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). There are two different versions of the tookit …
This year 2006 report discusses the development and validation of Massachusett's alternate based on grade-level achievement standards and its use for accountability and diplomas.
A guide providing specific disability-related and career preparation information relevant to mentoring youth with disabilities during their transition from secondary school to postsecondary work. …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A brief summarizing findings from the National Health Interview Survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, National Center on Health Statistics in 1994 and 1995. In these years, 202,560 …
This year 2005 topical review addresses the use of accommodations for students with disabilities on state-wide tests and their implications for educational accountability systems.
This year 2005 report describes a national study on state guidelines provided for human access assistants that help provide certain accommodations to students on state assessments.
This year 2005 report presents a case study from the state of Massachusetts for providing students with significant cognitive disabilities with grade-level aligned content.
This year 2003 report summarizes a survey to states addressing accommodations, participation rates and performance of students with disabilities in statewide assessments.
This year 2005 report describes the development of a form for assessment designers to use to incorporate universal design features into assessments, based on an expert Delphi validation process.
A handbook summarizing current research about transition and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) youth with disabilities. It offers information on how transition personnel can effectively …
A brief outlining the findings of a study of whether universal design for learning (UDL) improves how students with mild disabilities perform in general education. The study's findings illustrate …
A follow-up brief to issue 3(1) describing the social activities of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) using the National Health Interview Survey Disability Suppleme…
A brief describing a standards-driven, computer-based curriculum for students with disabilities in grades 8 through 10, and the principles behind it. This curriculum was developed by the Nisonger …
A brief describing family involvement at home and at school, including a comparison of levels of involvement for families of youth with disabilities with those for families in the general populatio…
A brief examining and summarizing the research and policy issues that state policymakers may face as they consider whether to increase, reduce, or close institutions in their own states.
This year 2005 report describes how states are including English learners with disabilities in statewide assessments and supporting local schools in communicating their results to parents.
A brief defining Communities of Practice, outlining seven principles essential for development of vibrant Communities of Practice, and offering examples. Further resources are also suggested.
A brief providing an overview of critical issues related to transition professional development, and highlighting current models of improving results for youth by supporting practitioners with in- …
This year 2005 report illustrates one method for determining whether assessment items are functioning differentially for students with disabilities compared to their peers without disabilities.
A brief offering a second look at the 1997-2004 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and its usefulness in describing the characteristics and needs of persons with intellectual or developmental …
This year 2005 report describes the challenges states have in including English learners with disabilities in statewide assessments and the solutions they have identified.
This year 2005 report analyzes states' 2003 participation and accommodation policies, but does not determine whether policies complied with federal requirements.
The purpose of this year 2005 topical review is to present the Educational Policy Reform Research Institute's (EPRRIʼs) state-level qualitative research findings.
This year 2005 report examines the participation and performance of English learners with disabilities on Minnesota's Basic Standards Test in 1999-2000.
This 2005 report examines the extent to which states report to the public on the participation and performance of students with disabilities for year 2002-2003.
A practical handbook providing step-by-step instructions on understanding, planning, and engaging in the coordination of community resources that support the transition of youth with disabilities …
A report based on the work of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system or progress monitoring to evaluate effect of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A report based on the works of the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, which developed a system of progress monitoring to evaluate effects of individualized instruction on access to and …
A brief describing universal design, a process for creating environments that support the learning of students with diverse abilities, styles, and needs. In universal design, versatility is built …
A brief describing the research base for community mapping - a process that can acquaint teachers and students with a community's culture, resources, transition needs, and assets - and providing …
A brief providing a national view of the transition planning process undertaken during high school with and for youth with disabilities as they prepare for life after school. The information …
This year 2005 report presents findings on 16 states that provided alternate routes for students to earn a high school diploma, analyzes the processes, and makes recommendations.
A brief outlining the different types of diploma options (alternative means of graduating from high school), discussing the benefits of systems with single diploma options and those with multiple …
A manual with information and examples for school personnel to operate effective work-based learning programs consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Sample forms, agreements, and …
A brief outlining issues and controversies surrounding the use of exit examinations - an increasingly common graduation requirement for secondary schools - including the reasons proponents support …
A brief providing proactive solutions to juvenile delinquency problems of all youth, including those with disabilities, involved in the juvenile justice system. In particular, the brief focuses on …
A guide providing adults who work with youth with disabilities a solid understanding of the purpose, benefits, and limitations of assessment in relation to those youth and the workforce development…
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) focusing on how they can effectively work closely with families in order to create the highest quality of life possible for people with …
A toolkit providing a common and shared framework to help school systems and communities identify what youth need in order to achieve successful participation in postsecondary education and …
This year 2005 report describes the extent that states publicly reported on the participation and performance of English learners with disabilities in 2002-2003.
A resource guide designed to help state-level transition coordinators and others who form, conduct, and evaluate interagency teams that address the school and postschool needs of youth with...
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals offering various perspectives on effectively supporting individuals with disabilities who are getting older.
This year 2004 report addresses informed decision-making on the best instruction and assessments for students with cognitive disabilities, including analyses of data and research.
This year 2004 report describes how states ensure technical adequacy of their out-of-level tests, drawing from technical documentation and state level assessment interviews.
This year 2004 report presents a second case study in a local educational agency looking at specific effects of testing students with disabilities out-of-level.
This year 2004 report presents a case study in one local educational agency looking at specific effects of testing students with disabilities out-of-level.
A brief outlining the responses of state directors of special education to a telephone survey about major issues regarding students with disabilities and alternative schools in their states. …
A brief providing a rich demographic profile of the utilization of postsecondary education by recipients of Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and summariz…
A brief outlining the importance of social skills education for youth with disabilities, identifying specific skills needed by youth, providing guidance for choosing and implementing social skills …
This year 2004 topical review examines the current state of accountability policies that impact students with disabilities who are educated in special schools and settings.
A resource guide designed to help educators, transition specialists, workforce development professionals, family members, and youth to understand employers' needs, circumstances, and perspectives …
A brief describing the components of successful interagency agreements and how they can be implemented. Such agreements among educational and noneducational agencies can help maximize resources …
A brief describing the issue of the unprecedented and growing number of postsecondary students who report psychiatric disabilities. The publication provides an outline of the primary barriers such …
This year 2004 report summarizes a study on teacher-identified strategies for teaching grade-level reading/English language arts, math, and science to English learners with disabilities.
This year 2004 study provides information on the link between teacher ratings of English learners' academic language, language proficiency tests, and standardized assessments.
This year 2004 report compares English learner reading performance on an English language proficiency test to English learner and English fluent peer performance on academic achievement tests.
This year 2004 report examines the extent that states reported participation and performance data for students with disabilities in the 2001-2002 school year.
A brief identifying and describing five research-based practices proven effective in increasing rates of school completion. The practices utilized random samples or comparison groups and had …
A brief presenting a fresh look at selected characteristics of youth with emotional disturbances and their households that distinguish them from other youth with disabilities and/or from youth in …
A brief representing a departure from previous issues in the series, which have focused on the characteristics and needs of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in the …
This year 2005 report examines the participation and performance of English learners with disabilities on the 1999-2000 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.
This year 2004 report analyzes the performance of English learners with disabilities on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments for 2000-2001, in grades 3 and 5.
Provided technical assistance and dissemination support to state education and lead agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin as they sought to …
This 2004 report examines both empirical and anecdotal evidence for positive consequences of large-scale high-stakes assessments for students with disabilities.
This year 2004 report reviews state reading standards and analyzes the correspondence between reading standard requirements and alternative modes of student interaction with print.
A cutting-edge manual for educators, administrators and policymakers describing 11 proven interventions for increasing school completion among youth with disabilities. The interventions selected …
A brief reviewing available research on the costs and outcomes of community service provision for people with intellectual disabilities (or "mental retardation") and developmental disabilities, …
A brief providing teachers with strategies for motivating students with diverse learning styles, including students with disabilities, in science courses and programs. These strategies include use …
Published: April 2004
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