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50 Years of ERIC
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Testing Adaptations in the General Education Classroom: Challenges and Directions.
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Polloway, Edward A.; Epstein, Michael H.; Bursuck, William D. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2003
Considers how the movement toward inclusive classrooms has enhanced significantly disabled students' opportunities for increased social interaction with their peers and it coincidentally has brought with it learning and achievement challenges for students as well as for their teachers and parents. Finds that the concept of treatment acceptability…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Relationship
Homework for Students with Learning Disabilities: The Challenge of Home-School Communication.
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Polloway, Edward A.; Bursuck, William D.; Epstein, Michael H. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2001
Discusses efforts leading to changes in homework policies and practices, problems experienced by students with disabilities, and how schools have addressed these issues. Focuses on home-school communication patterns as a key variable in improving the homework performance of students with disabilities. Reviews several studies that establish the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Homework, Learning Disabilities
Homework Communication Problems: Perspectives of Special and General Education Parents.
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Munk, Dennis D.; Bursuck, William D.; Epstein, Michael H.; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Nelson, Janet; Polloway, Edward A. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2001
Considers how the practice of including students with disabilities in general education classes has spawned interest in academic interventions, such as homework, that allow these students to be successful. Investigates the perceptions and experiences of parents of children with and without disabilities regarding homework load and problems related…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, General Education, Homework, Learning Disabilities
Home-School Collaboration about Homework: What Do We Know and What Should We Do?
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Patton, James R.; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Polloway, Edward A. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2001
Notes that when parents or guardians are closely involved in what is occurring at school, their children benefit. Considers the importance of how best to involve families in the educational process. Notes that home-school collaboration is necessary to accomplish more general, ongoing tasks, such as completing homework. Summarizes research and…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Homework