Module:

Accountability: High-stakes Testing for Students with Disabilities

Initial Thoughts

Jot down your Initial Thoughts about the Challenge:

Ms. Flores Principal Wilber Valley Middle School

What do you think of Ms. Flores' reaction to the low performance scores of the students with disabilities in her school? Why do you think she describes the testing as "high stakes"? Why do you think students with disabilities are being required to participate in high-stakes testing? Why should school personnel be held accountable for the performance of students with disabilities on those assessments?