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 …
A brief outlining results of the Bridges Research Project, a project gathering information to promote a seamless transition for high school students with disabilities to math, science, engineering …
This testimony was presented at the Hearing on NCLB and the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the Accountability and Assessment Systems, before the Committee on Education and the Workforce…
A brief offering concrete, useful information about adolescent development to guide families in supporting youth with disabilities, providing the compassionate perspective of a parent of a youth …
A brief highlighting the results of the National Longitudinal Study-2 in regard to social activities of youth with disabilities. Researchers asked parents how often youth interact with friends by …
This year 2004 report addresses progress monitoring for students with disabilities, discussing contextual challenges, benefits, and offering recommendations for practice.
A brief identifying the major challenges of postsecondary education for persons with disabilities of culturally and linguistically diverse heritage and providing recommendations to postsecondary …
A brief in English and Spanish providing a concise description of person-centered planning and an explanation of the benefits of this process. The brief also provides action steps for implementing …
A brief describing the Virginia Commonwealth University Supported Education Model where, according to a study, college students with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity …
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, which included a Disabilit…
Offers a suite of competency-based, online curricula for professionals providing services to people with intellectual, developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities, and to older adults. …
A newsletter issue addressing the documentation process for Direct Support Professionals, including writing daily notes about how they are supporting an individual with disabilities, charting …
An e-newsletter containing news and updates about resources carried on the QualityMall.org Web site. QualityMall.org, operated by the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living, …
A brief summarizing findings from the National Health Interview Survey on Disability conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, National Center on Health Statistics in 1994 and 1995. It is an …
This year 2003 report presents the theoretical background and research results of an experimental study conducted using universally designed assessment features.
A brief providing clear definitions of bullying, teasing, and disability harassment. Bullying has been proven by numerous studies to be a serious problem nationwide. Harassment of youth with …
A brief describing in detail employment trends for youth with disabilities documented within the National Longitudinal Study-2. The NLTS2 gathered data on work-study employment and regular paid …
This year 2003 report discusses how to make assessments that meet both NCLB accountability requirements and give better performance information for students.
A brief outlining research regarding an approach called "teaching for understanding," which strives to engender in students a depth of understanding on academic topics that enables them to apply …
Engaged in development of a seamless and flexible system of student progress monitoring for use in K-12 schools across ages, abilities, and curricula. The system resulting from RIPM's research is …
This year 2003 report provides an overview of key components of inclusive assessment and accountability systems, and describes how they fit together into a cohesive whole.
This year 2003 report presents information on Washington's standard setting procedure for its portfolio alternate assessment for students with significant disabilities.
This 2003 report updates the status of states' graduation requirements and diploma options for students with disabilities after the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act.
A brief outlining how work-based learning helps youth identify interests, strengths, skills, and needs related to career development. This brief is intended for parents and guardians of youth with …
A brief highlighting the benefits of work-based learning for youth with disabilities and outlines the elements of quality work-based learning. In addition, the brief provides selected evidence- …
Part 3 in a 3-part series on supplemental security income, guiding parents through the Supplemental Security Income appeals process, providing information about why many applications are denied, …
A brief summarizing research on outcomes for students with disabilities in postsecondary school and describing one program, DO-IT Scholars, that successfully applies research findings in a cohesive…
A brief reviewing the implementation of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services "waiver" program during its first 20 years, from Fiscal Year 1982 through Fiscal Year 2002. The review …
A newsletter issue proposing that one way to increase the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities is for children, youth and adults with and without disabilities to play together. While …
This year 2003 topical review addresses the knowledge and skills needed by teachers to effectively promote the achievement of students with disabilities within the current era of standards-based …
A brief calling for greater collaboration between general and special education teachers as one strategy for facilitating access to the general curriculum for all students, including those with …
A brief outlining the major findings of a research study conducted by the Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform (RISER) on authentic and inclusive learning practices at four high …
This year 2003 report compares how five states addressed defining and scoring successful outcomes for students with significant disabilities on alternate assessments.
A document reporting on the demographic characteristics of youth with disabilities participating in the National Longitudinal Study-2 providing important information about factors other than …
A brief describing the experiences with public and private health insurance coverage for people with functional limitations, people with IDD, and people who do not have IDD or functional limitation…
This 2003 report examines the extent to which states publicly reported participation and performance for students with disabilities in statewide assessments for 2000-2001.
A brief introducing a dynamic process for creating synergistic community collaboration among those concerned with youth development, and for maximizing the community's human and financial resources…
Part 2 in a 3-part series on supplemental security income, providing a detailed description of the process for applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), tailored for parents of youth with …
A brief outlining research on self-determination suggesting that youth with disabilities who actively direct their own lives are more likely to successfully transition into adult life. In addition …
Part 1 in a 3-part series on supplemental security income, giving parents of youth with disabilities practical information about how youth can use Social Security work incentives to facilitate a …
A brief summarizing the results of a survey of state agencies administering services for persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and state-level residential …
A report describing the systems that three school districts used to employ, develop, and direct special education paraprofessionals to work effectively in inclusive education programs. Findings …
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals offering various perspectives on effectively supporting individuals with disabilities as they cope with disaster and its aftermath.
This year 2003 report presents factors to consider in the design of computer-based testing for all students, including students with disabilities and English learners.
A brief reporting on findings from interviews conducted with 49 state directors of special education (or their designees). Recent data collected from a national survey estimates that about 12% of …
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals offering various perspectives on effectively supporting individuals with disabilities by advocating for them and their issues through the …
This year 2002 report summarizes 46 empirical research studies on accommodations published from 1999 through 2001 and provides recommendations for future research.
A brief discussing strategies for including work-based learning and youth development opportunities sponsored by the Workforce Investment Act in students' IEPs. The brief also addresses youth …
A brief outlining the challenges youth with disabilities face in gaining access to technology, and providing specific recommendations for achieving greater technology access. Computer access has …
A brief focusing on coordination and integration of various services (e.g. education, vocational rehabilitation, developmental disabilities) so that youth with disabilities receive continued …
A brief describing principles of Universal Design and provides information about Universal Design resources. Universal Design refers to the design of flexible classroom materials and activities, …
A brief presenting views on quality education from two individuals with disabilities and a parent of a youth with a disability. The authors offer rich and diverse views on how educational systems …
A brief, written for secondary and postsecondary educational administrators, state policymakers, rehabilitation counselors, and researchers, identifying the barriers to successfully managing …
A brief, written for secondary educators, employers, and disability service providers, addressing the primary issues in promoting the participation of employers in work-based learning experiences …
A brief addressing the need for expansion of mentoring opportunities for youth with disabilities. Specifically, the brief a) outlines some of the benefits of mentoring for youth, b) defines the …
A brief outlining the differences in assistance determination and provision encountered by youth with disabilities as they transition into postsecondary environments. It offers related recommendati…
A brief, written for general education teachers, special education teachers, and school administrators, focusing on the Word Identification Strategy component of the Strategic Instruction Model ( …
A brief addressing studies that explore employer perspectives on managing supports and accommodations for youth with disabilities, and the implications of these studies for transition practice and …
This year 2002 report describes Massachusetts' approach to setting standards for its alternate assessment, and provides the contextual discussions that led to decisions in their development process.
This year 2002 report describes state accountability systems to determine how clearly public documents articulate the inclusion of students with disabilities in accountability calculations.
Delivers a curriculum offering culturally-relevant activities to facilitate the successful transition from high school to postsecondary life for American Indians.
This topical review examines the traditional role of the high school diploma in the current context of standards-based reform as it relates to students with diverse educational needs, and students...
This year 2002 report presents one state's "body of work" approach in standard setting for its alternate assessment for students with significant disabilities.
A brief reviewing the current literature in the area of health care needs of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and allied medical conditions, looking at the degree to …
A brief using the 1994-1995 Child Disability Follow-Back Survey (DFS) of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to examine the characteristics of children between the ages of 6 and 17 who …
A brief that uses research-based information defining the problem of an unacceptably high dropout rate for students with disabilities and articulates proven intervention strategies. The brief …
A brief explaining the requirements for transition under IDEA, the composition and functioning of the Individual Education Program (IEP) Transition Team, and special factors for the IEP Team to …
A brief describing specifics of Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) implementation in the classroom, with references to further resources. CSR is a method of teaching reading comprehension that …
This year 2002 report recommends a process for transforming paper and pencil tests to computer-based tests based on research, accommodation considerations, opportunities and challenges of these tests.
A curriculum supporting special educators in their role of teaching paraprofessionals to work with students with disabilities, focusing on increasing paraprofessional knowledge and skills for …
Published: 2002
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