My Research Paper's Abstract

In the ever-changing world of America’s Educational System there has been continuous discussion and debate over the topic of assessment.With the changes in legislation over the past decade, state lawmakers, districts, and more specifically teachers, have opened new doors to students in Special Education, exposing them to a more demanding and specialized curriculum. These changes have created a recent discussion and inquiry on incorporating assessment into the field of Special Education. The balance of accommodating student needs and gathering measurable performance data has been incredibly difficult. This paper explores the topic of alternative assessment and the web of obstacles that comes with it that teachers encounter everyday, highlighting the variables that go into assessment procedures and the series of questions that are only recently being asked