National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)

Description:

NCEO helps students with disabilities, English learners (ELs), and ELs with disabilities by:

  • Collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, disseminating, and providing leadership on evidence-based information on inclusive assessments and comprehensive assessment systems.

  • Promoting the use of assessments for instructional decision-making purposes.

  • Assisting states in their efforts to support districts to improve results.

  • Reviewing the participation and performance of students in national and state assessments, including the use of accessibility features and accommodations and alternate assessments.

  • Examining national and state practices in reporting assessment information.

  • Supporting implementation of U.S. Department of Education accountability systems, including ESEA accountability and IDEA State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs) and State-Identified Measurable Results (SIMRs).

  • Bridging general education, special education, English as a Second Language or bilingual education, and other systems as they work to improve results of education for all students.

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All Disabilities Assessment Elementary English Learners (ELs) High School Intellectual Disability Middle School Multiple Disabilities State/National Organizations