Extended Test Time, Read Aloud and Student Characteristics: A Summary of Empirical Findings

Authors

  • Jennifer H. Linstrom
  • Elizabeth D. Tuckwiller

Abstract

 Important legal and policy changes in recent years have made postsecondary education an increasingly viable option for students with learning disabilities. These include substantive changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) in the area of transition planning, research examining the importance of a college degree on future adult outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities, and significant increases in the number of students requesting and receiving accommodations on high-stakes tests as well as in the postsecondary setting. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of issues surrounding accommodations as they relate to transition to postsecondary education, participation in high-stakes assessments, and geographic and socio-economic variables among students with learning disabilities.

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