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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Examining Participation and Performance as a Basis for Improving Performance
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Liu, Kristin K.; Albus, Deb; Thurlow, Martha – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2006
IDEA and NCLB support the case for including English language learners with disabilities in standards-based reform and school accountability efforts. Few states make statewide data on the participation and performance of English language learners with disabilities publicly available. Therefore, district assessment data on English language learners…
Descriptors: Accountability, Limited English Speaking, Performance Based Assessment, Student Participation
Involving Parents of English Language Learners with Disabilities through Instructional Dialogues
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Barrera, Manuel; Liu, Kristin K. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2006
In today's educational climate of increased accountability for learning, parent involvement in the education of children is a topic that permeates educational discussions. Schools urge parents to support their child's learning at home by assisting with homework and reading every night, to participate in school committees, and to volunteer in…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Instructional Development, Parent Participation, Second Language Learning
Can "All" Really Mean Students with Disabilities Who Have Limited English Proficiency? Rethinking Culture in School Reform.
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Thurlow, Martha L.; Liu, Kristin K. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2001
The situation of students with disabilities who also have limited English proficiency is addressed, including the identification of these students and a discussion of why it is important for them to participate in state and district assessments. Steps are recommended to ensure that these students are included so that they reap all the benefits of…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Disabilities