Standards-driven reform policies at the local level: Report on a survey of local special education directors in large districts

Gagnon, Joseph CalvinMcLaughlin, Margaret J.Rhim, Lauren M.Davis, G.2005-11-242005-11-242002Gagnon, McLaughlin, Rhim, & Davis, 2002https://hdl.handle.net/1920/287Standards, 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.3538378 bytesapplication/pdfDistrict-level reform policiesStandardsAssessmentAccountabilityStandards-driven reform policies at the local level: Report on a survey of local special education directors in large districtsArticle