Estimator

2005

In order to qualify a student for special education services under the learning disability category, it must be shown that he/she has a severe discrepancy between aptitude (IQ) and achievement. Estimator is a software program, developed for the State of Utah, that calculates severe discrepancy using a formula adopted by the State. Users input demographic information on the student along with intelligence and achievement test scores. Based on the information, the program generates a report describing the probability that the difference in the two scores represents a severe discrepancy. Under the current contract, CPD Outreach Division staff are providing technical assistance supporting the product and working with a State level committee in preparation for publishing the next version of Estimator. During the period July 2004 through June 2005 project staff met regularly with the state level committee to review tests and plan revisions to Estimator. Estimator: Version 9.0 for Windows was completed in March and distributed to Utah school districts that had ordered it. In May a version for Macintosh computers was completed and diseminated.

Learning Disability Diagnosis, Severe Discrepancy

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Other

State

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