Alternate Assessment Scores and Life Outcomes for Students with Significant Disabilities: Are They Related?

作者: Harold L. Kleinert , Brent Garrett , Elizabeth Towles , Michelle Garrett , Karen Nowak-Drabik

DOI: 10.1177/073724770202800103

关键词: Predictor variablesInterpersonal relationshipClinical psychologySocial integrationSecondary educationRubricLife eventsPsychologyAlternative assessmentQuality of life (healthcare)EducationGeneral Health ProfessionsDevelopmental and Educational Psychology

摘要: This study investigated the extent to which alternate assessment scores for 12th- grade students in Kentucky's Alternate Portfolio Program with significant disabilities correlated a measure of post-school outcomes these approximately one year after completing school. Forty-one former participated and comprehensive interview their families. Life were measured through an author-developed tool, Dimensions Scoring Rubric. No relationship was found between two measures, indicating that this sample not related outcomes. Factors may have contributed results are discussed, as well some recurrent themes emerged from interviews. Suggestions future research also presented.

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