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Project

Estimator 07-08

Center:

UT-Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2008

Contact Information:

Richard Baer
[email protected]
435-797-7009

Project Description:

This project supported and revised a software program, Estimator, used by Utah special educators to help determine if students exhibit a severe discrepancy between aptitude and achievement. This is one criterion for determining if students qualify for special education under the LD category. Estimator: Version 11.0 was published in June 2008. Six-hundred-sixty-three copies were distributed to Utah local education agencies.

Keyword(s):

learning disabilities, severe discrepancy

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State