Standards’ Impact for Special Ed.
Special education advocates are greeting the burgeoning common academic standards movement with a mixture of optimism and caution.
Education Week: Standards’ Impact for Special Ed. is Weighed
- The writers of the standards have indicated that students with disabilities will be expected to meet the tougher standards, while being offered modifications and accommodations that preserve the curriculum’s rigor. Many advocacy groups are also working on the development of assessments and professional-development programs that are appropriate for special education and are aligned with the new standards.
