Improving Test Scores for Students with Disabilities

Danielle Abbott
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60
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Course length
Multi Device
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4.79
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Description

How can educators support students with disabilities to reach their full potential on assessments? Are you looking for practical strategies to boost engagement and improve test outcomes for all learners? Research shows that students' self-efficacy and classroom environment directly impact academic achievement. Students who feel confident in their abilities and are supported by an engaging, structured learning environment are more likely to succeed on assessments. Join Dr. Danielle Abbott as she explores strategies to enhance student self-efficacy, optimize classroom ecology, and implement teaching practices that improve engagement and learning outcomes. You will walk away with research-backed techniques, practical tools, and innovative approaches to help students with disabilities perform their best on tests.

Objectives

Identify key concepts of student self-efficacy and how it influences test performance. Explain the connection between classroom environment, teaching strategies, and student engagement. Integrate self-efficacy principles into daily pedagogy to improve student test outcomes. Examine your classroom practices and student engagement strategies to identify areas for improvement. Assess the effectiveness of teaching strategies on student performance and engagement. Develop a plan that incorporates evidence-based strategies to enhance student learning and test performance.

Key Take Aways

• Understand the role of student self-efficacy in academic performance and test-taking success. • Explore classroom ecology strategies that create an environment conducive to learning and engagement. • Apply targeted teaching strategies that improve student engagement and learning outcomes. • Analyze and evaluate your current practices to implement at least one high-impact strategy for assessment improvement.

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Danielle Abbott

Dr. Danielle Abbott is the Special Populations Coordinator at Langtree Charter Academy, leading efforts in special education, MTSS, and assessment. With extensive experience and advanced training in autism and special education, she equips educators with data-driven, evidence-based strategies to imp
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