Testing students with disabilities : practical strategies for complying with district and state requirements / Martha L. Thurlow, Judy L. Elliott, James E. Ysseldyke.
Why students with disabilities should be in district and statewide accountability systems -- Deciding whether a student should take the district or state test -- Assessment accommodations : who is eligible? for what? -- Accommodations to consider -- The ultimate accommodation : an alternate assessment -- Reporting accountability and assessment results -- Rethinking the IEP -- Collaboration for success in testing students with disabilities -- Gaining support from above :
what needs to happen? -- Involving parents in testing decisions -- Implementation : where reality hits the road.