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Are alternative-testing methods overused?

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

The use of alternative testing in some Virginia schools has raised concerns about the validity of achievement gains, particularly among English-language learners and students in special education. "How do you know we are closing the achievement gap, because thousands of our kids are not being tested the same way?" asked one parent advocate. While proponents of alternative testing say it offers better measurements of proficiency among some students, skeptics say the methods are being overused and not offering accurate reflections of student performance. Washington Post, The (11/19)


Research: Improvements seen in test scores of students with disabilities

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009

Scientist discusses how dyslexia affects the brain

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

S.C. school to offer college program for students with disabilities

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009

Special-needs educator tells board about teacher frustrations

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009

Teacher uses quilts to improve focus of students with special needs

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat children who have autism

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009

Teachers suggest more time for collaboration, less on evaluation

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Autism researchers look to the eyes as new diagnostic tool

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Adult students with special needs take on greenhouse project

CEC SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009


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