05:300:383 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2.2: No Child Left Behind Act, Every Student Succeeds Act, Functional Skills Qualification
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Introduction to special education - chapter 2. 2 - no child left behind. Accountability for results (ayp = annual yearly progress) Means research that involves the application of rigorous, systematic, and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs ~ no child left. According to nclb, schools have too often relied on programs and practices based on fad, fancy, and personal bias at the expense of students. Nclb, therefore, emphasizes using educational programs that have been demonstrated to be effective by rigorous scientific research. All professional development activities and use of funds must focus on improving student academic achievement. Summary of key concerns surrounding the intersection of idea 2004 and nclb. Only 1 percent of students overall can be given an alternative test. [ that is about 10 percent of the students in special education. Assessments taken by students with disabilities and the impact on the instructional program.