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A Summary of Models and Standards-Based Applications for Grade-to-Grade Growth on Statewide Assessments and Implications for Students With Disabilities NCLB ESEA

Author(s):
Buzick, Heather M.; Laitusis, Cara
Publication Year:
2010
Report Number:
RR-10-14
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
31
Subject/Key Words:
Growth Models, Value-Added, Longitudinal, Accountability, Students with Disabilities, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), State Assessments, Large-Scale Assessment, K-12 Assessment, Assessing People with Disabilities

Abstract

Finally, 3 areas in need of research on the measurement of growth from large-scale annual accountability assessments are identified and described: testing accommodations, test difficulty, and understanding the longitudinal characteristics of the population of students with disabilities.

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