Standards-driven reform policies at the local level: Report on a survey of local special education directors in large districts
Date
2002
Authors
Gagnon, Joseph Calvin
McLaughlin, Margaret J.
Rhim, Lauren M.
Davis, G.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Journal of Special Education Leadership
Abstract
Standards, assessments, and increased accountability for student performance are the current hot topics in education. Little is known about district-level reform policies in these important areas, particularly whether they differ from state policy. The results of this survey of large school districts points to a layering of state and local standards, assessments, and accountability policies that can place multiple demands on schools and students. Also, students with disabilities are differentially considered within specific reform policies.
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Keywords
District-level reform policies, Standards, Assessment, Accountability
Citation
Gagnon, McLaughlin, Rhim, & Davis, 2002