Estimator 02-03

2003

Federal special education regulations require that a severe discrepancy between aptitude (IQ) and achievement be identified as one criteria for qualifying a student eligible for speical education under the category specific learning disability. The project has developed and is continually up-dating software for making the lengthy calculations necessary to determine if a student has a severe discrepancy under Utah's formula. A test selection committee meets monthy to review tests and determinie thir appropriateness for measuring aptitude or achievement. Tests approved are incorporated into the Estimator software program. Users input demographic information on the student along with aptitude and achievement scores. The software makes rapid and accurate calculations, and generates a reports documenting how discrepancy was measured and whether it can be considered severe.

learning disabilities, sever discrepancy, diagnosis

Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

State

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