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Published: September 2011

TechMatrix, Educational and Assistive Technology Resources Guidance

The TechMatrix website is a free online database to help educators and families find educational and assistive technology resources and help for students with special needs. With expert advice, professional development resources, Hot Topic pages, and  product listings, the  TechMatrix is easy to use and includes many  implementation resources.

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Author: National Center for Learning Disabilities | Published: June 2006

Accommodations for Students with LD

This article from the National Center for Learning Disabilities presents examples of accommodations that allow students with learning disabilities to show what they know without giving them an unfair advantage. The article answers four questions: What are accommodations?;  How does a child receive accommodations?; Should accommodations have an impact on how assignments are graded?; and, What if accommodations don't seem to be helping?

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Author: Cammy Lehr and Martha Thurlow, National Center on Educational Outcomes | Published: April 2011

Putting It All Together: Including Students with Disabilities in Assessment and Accountability Systems

This 2003 article provides an overview of key issues involved in including students with disabilities in systems of assessment and accountability for meeting academic standards. The article includes a table showing typical accommodations for students with disabiliities for assessments and examples of alternative approaches to assessment. The article also discusses the reporting of results and how a cohesive approach to the different elements of an assessment program facilitates the intended benefits of standards-based reform.

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