Legislative study to probe reading, math proficiency gaps for students with disabilities
The special education study committee began a multi-meeting examination of assessment results and measurement tools after presentations from Legislative Council and the Department of Public Instruction showed large disparities between students with disabilities and their peers and highlighted differences between NAEP and the state assessment.
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The Legislative Management study panel opened an examination of reading and mathematics proficiency among students with disabilities after Legislative Council and the Department of Public Instruction presented assessment data and study requirements. Liz Fordall, council for Legislative Council, summarized the study directive: “The study must include an examination of academic disparities, analyzing the latest student performance data on statewide reading and mathematics assessments to identify trends and disparities affecting students with disabilities.”
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