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Scientifically-Based Research
Links to evidence-based articles and resources on special education topics and other issues important to Parent Centers
Access to General Ed Curriculum
Learning Through Listening Project
Universal design information and lesson plans
LRE-Part B Community
Information and resources from the OSEP Community of Practice on least restrictive environment and access to the general education curriculum
National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum Publications
Documents from the completed OSEP-funded project
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution: A Review of Systems in Selected States
Research Analysis by NASDSE (2003)
Initial Review of Research Literature on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Special Education
Literature review conducted by the Consortium on Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) (2007)
Assistive Technology and Universal Design
Universal Design for Learning: Four States Initiatives
Brief Analysis by NASDSE (2003)
Child Abuse
Developmental Status and Early Intervention Service Needs of Maltreated Children
Report conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Development for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Cultural Competence
American Indian-Alaska Native Head Start Research and Outcomes Assessment
Head Start Research Project (2002-2004)
Biennial Performance Reports: Disproportionality
Brief analysis by NASDSE (2003)
Culturally Responsive Practices in Schools
Checklist to address disproportionality (2007)
Gender and Special Education: Current State Data Collection
Brief Analysis by NASDSE (2003)
Kids Count Data Book
Annual Report on the Well-Being of Children
A Look at Rural Families Weighing Educational Outcomes
Article discussing factors that influence parents as they make educational placement decisions for their children who are deaf (2000)
The Process of Cultural Shifting
Book by Al Condeluci, UCP Pittsburgh (2003)
Disability Specific Research
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
OSEP-funded project to promote academic achievement for children and youth who are deaf-blind
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
Journal published by TASH with current Research and best practices on assessment, intervention, and service delivery
Special Education: Children with Autism
Report from General Accountability Office with data on children with autism served under IDEA (2005)
Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices
Publication from U.S. Department of Education (2004)
Early Childhood
American Indian-Alaska Native Head Start Research and Outcomes Assessment
Head Start Research project (2002-2004)
Building a Bridge from Birth to School: Improving Developmental and Behavioral Health Services for Young Children
Report examining primary health care services that promote infant and young child development in the U.S. (2003)
Developmental Screening in Primary Care: The Effectiveness of Current Practice and Recommendations for Improvement
Report from the Commonwealth Fund on developmental screenings by pediatricians and other primary care providers (2007)
Early Childhood Longitudinal Study
Study providing national data on children at birth various points through the eighth grade
Head Start Impact Study
Study conducted beginning in 2000 through 2009 to determine impact of Head Start on children in serves
Identification Part C Community
Information from OSEP Community of Practice on identification of at-risk infants and toddlers
Moving Up the Grades: Relationship between Preschool Model and Later School Success
Follow-up study on effect of preschool model on later school success conducted by the University of Florida (2002)
National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study
Web site with reports and publications from national study of children with disabilities and their families in early intervention into elementary school
Preschool LRE-Part B/619 Community
Information from OSEP Community of Practice on placement in the least restrictive environment in the preschool setting
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Children with Disabilities: Recommendations for Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation
Document for early childhood administrators and personnel (2007)
Settings Part C Community
Materials and resources from OSEP Community of Practice on natural environments practices and supports
Special Education: Grant Programs Designed to Serve Children Ages 0-5
Report from the General Accountability Office (GAO) on early childhood education and care programs under IDEA (2002)
Education and Disability Policy
The Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Brief Series: Righting the ADA
Policy brief by the National Council on Disability on U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to the ADA (2002)
A New Era: Revitalizing Special Education for Children and their Families
Report by the White House Commission on Excellence in Special Education (2002)
3rd Year Olmstead v L.C. Progress Report
Report on progress made in complying with the Olmstead v L.C. Supreme Court decision on community integration (2002)
Twenty-Five Years of Educating Children with Disabilities: The Good News and the Work Ahead
American Youth Policy Forum study on special education (2002)
Family Involvement/Parent-Professional Collaboration
Educating Our Children Together
A sourcebook of effective family-school-community partnerships developed by CADRE (2003)
Engaging Families to Improve Achievement: Advice from the Research
Strategies to get parents more involved in their child’s school and education (2002)
The Impact of Parent/Family Involvement on Student Outcomes
Annotated bibliography of parent involvement Research developed by CADRE (2002)
Questions Parents Ask About Schools
Research-Based tips for parents from U.S. Department of Education (2005)
Taking a Closer Look: A Guide to Online Resources on Family Involvement
Compilation of online Research, tools, standards, and initiatives related to family involvement (2005)
When It’s Your Own Child: A Report on Special Education from the Families Who Use It
Study based on national survey of parents with children in special education (2002)
Focused Monitoring
Part B State Performance Report (SPP) and Annual Performance Reports (APR) Documents
Guidance and instructions from U.S. Department of Education (2008)
Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
Guidance and instructions from U.S. Department of Education (2008)
Foster Care
Recommendations for Policy, Practice, and Research on Youth
Proceedings from the Research Roundtable at the 2006 National Convening on Youth Permanence, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation
Youth with Disabilities in the Foster Care System: Barriers to Success and Proposed Policy Solutions
Report from the National Council on Disability (2008)
Literacy/Reading
A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth Through Pre-School
Proven ideas from Research for parents from The Partnership for Reading (2003)
A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten Through Grade Three
Proven ideas from Research for parents from The Partnership for Reading (2003)
Helping Your Child Become a Reader
Published by U.S. Department of Education (2005) Also available in Spanish
Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read
A Parent Guide Preschool Through Grade Three from The Partnership for Reading
Reading Tips for Parents
Published by U.S. Department of Education (2003) Also available in Spanish
Teaching Children to Read
Report from the National Reading Panel (2000)
Paraprofessionals
Paraeducator Paradox
Newsletter from the Northeast Regional Resource Center (2003)
Project EVOLVE: Expanding and Validating Options for Learning through Variations in Education
Links to publications and Web sites with paraprofessional Research
Positive Behavior Supports
Clearer Guidance Would Enhance Implementation of Federal Disciplinary Provisions
Report from the General Accountability Office (GAO) on disciplinary provisions in IDEA (2003)
Journal of Positive Behavioral Interventions
Research-based information on the use of positive behavior interventions at home, school, and in the community
Statewide Behavior Initiatives
Literature review and survey results published by Project Forum at NASDSE (2002)
Statewide Assessment
2005 State Policies on Assessment Participation and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Synthesis report by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (2006)
A Summary of the Research on the Effects of Test Accommodations: 2005-2006
Research report from the National Center on Educational Outcomes (2007)
Teacher Preparation Programs and Classroom Instruction
Beginning Special Educators: Characteristics, Qualifications, and Experiences
Study conducted on challenges of new teachers (2002)
Disability Studies for Teachers
Web site with lesson plans and materials designed to help teachers integrate disability studies into social studies, history, literature, and related subjects in grades 6-12
Eight Questions on Teacher Preparation: What Does the Research Say?
Report from the Education Commission of the States (2003)
Initial Descriptive Results from a Survey of Recently Hired Special Education Professionals in Oregon
Research summary developed by the Oregon Special Education Recruitment & Retention Project (2002)
Transition and Dropout
Approaches to Dropout Prevention: Heeding Early Warning Signs with Appropriate Interventions
Report from the National High School Comprehensive Center (2007)
Exiting - Part B Community
Information from OSEP Community of Practice on graduation, dropout, and transition to postsecondary education, employment, and community living
National Longitudinal Transition Study (NLTS-2)
Department of Education-funded project to document experiences of national sample of students transitioning from high school into adult roles
Pushing Out At-Risk Students
Analysis of High School Discharge Figures in New York City (2002)
Who Are Secondary Students in Special Education Today?
Report from the National Longitudinal Transition Study (2003)
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