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Evidence for Education

 
Welcome to Our New Online Evidence for Education Modules!

NICHCY's new online Evidence for Education modules explore the best evidence-based practices education has to offer.

So who are they for, exactly? Well, they're for you, exactly--that is, if you're interested in learning more about what works in teaching children with disabilities. Each of us within the education community has a role to play in implementing practices based on the best available evidence--from state general and special education directors to district and school-level administrators, to classroom teachers, to related services providers, to policy makers, to parents--with students as the ultimate beneficiaries.

What sort of information will you find here? First, you'll find an easy-to-read review of educational research relating to specific academic or behavioral interventions. You'll also find practical examples of the topic at hand. Finally, you'll find connections to more detailed resources to assist you in moving the research into practice.

Assessment and Accommodations
By Stephen D. Luke, Ed.D. & Amanda Schwartz, Ph.D.

What accommodations are appropriate for which students? How do accommodations affect student learning and their performance on tests? This Evidence for Education addresses these and other questions and explores the research base in this area. Commentary from education professionals and examples from the field are included to highlight practical tools and resources designed to help educators and families determine appropriate accommodations for children with disabilities.

-Introduction
-The Big Picture: Expectations, Content, and Testing
-Deciding Which Accommodations a Student Needs
-Types of Accommodations
-What Does the Research Say?
-What About Alternate Assessments?
-The Value of Progress Monitoring
-Conclusion
    -References
 

Evidence for Education: Strategy Instruction
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The Power of Strategy Instruction
By Stephen D. Luke, Ed.D.

Strategy Instruction is a powerful student-centered approach to teaching that is backed by years of quality research. This module presents a brief overview of the foundations of strategy instruction followed by a number of well-researched examples of strategy instruction in practice.

-Introduction
-Early Studies of the Good Learner
-Spotlight on the Sim Model
    -SIM Content Literacy Continuum: A Working Example
-Spotlight on SRSD for Writing
-Combining Strategy Instruction with Direct Instruction
-Promise Beyond LD
    -CALLA: Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
    -The SODA Strategy
-Conclusion
    -References

Evidence for Education: Strategy Instruction
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Coming soon...
Future Evidence for Education modules will address issues relating to accommodations for testing, social skill interventions, and mathematics instruction. Stay tuned...
NICHCY Research pages are published in response to questions from individuals and organizations that contact us. We encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with us!
Project Director: Suzanne Ripley
Editor: Lisa Küpper, Director of Publications
Research Director: Stephen Luke

NICHCY thanks our Project Officer, Dr. Judy Shanley, at the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education.

Publication of this Web resource page is made possible through Cooperative Agreement #H326N030003 between the Academy for Educational Development and the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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