Software Enabling School Improvement Through Analysis Sharon E. Rouse, Ph.D. The University of Southern Mississippi Rose Jones, Ed.D. The University of Southern Mississippi, Retired Jonnie Cleveland President of Ryland Consulting, LLC Abstract...

Part 15 - Special Education Acronyms Introduction The assessment process in special education is a very detailed approach. It is one that involves many meetings and conversations. Too often, we hear educators speaking with anacronyms rather...

Part 13 - The Common Core Standards Introduction You’ve probably heard a lot about this new initiative in education called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an effort by states to define a common...

Part 16 - Comprehensive Tests of Academic Achievement Introduction Assessing academic achievement is a vital component of the assessment process. Understanding where a child has strengths and weaknesses in academic areas is necessary if you are...

Part 14 - Accommodations in Assessment Introduction Recognizing that disability has its impact, IDEA permits children with disabilities to participate in large-scale assessment programs with accommodations. IDEA requires that students with...

Part 2 - Referral to the Child Study Team Introduction When teachers in general education are having difficulty with a student in their class, they may attempt several strategies to see if the problem can be resolved within the classroom. These...

Part I - Identification of High Risk Students Introduction A high risk child is any child who is experiencing social, academic, emotional, medical, language, perceptual, or environmental turmoil that prevent him/her from performing up to...

Part 3 - Obtaining Parental Informed Consent for Assessment Introduction There are many times when the school district must notify a parent in writing of its proposed action and ask for written consent (permission) to carry out this action. One...

Inclusion Series- 10 Challenges Facing Teachers in Inclusion Classrooms Introduction Inclusion co-teaching classrooms, where general education and special education teachers collaborate to support all students, present unique opportunities and...

Part 19 - Understanding Screening ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction The National Center on Improving Literacy has put together a comprehensive toolkit that addresses the importance of screening of children in the field of...