In all arenas of education, school reform and standards have played an important role throughout the past decade. Given a continued public interest in providing quality education for all students, this focus is likely to continue. Understanding the school reform movement, its impact on standards-based education, and subsequent emphases on assessments for accountability will provide you a sound background for participating in educational and advocacy endeavors for students with exceptionalities. The following links provide detailed information and resources on these important topics.

School Reform
Standards-Based Education & Students with Disabilities
Accountability Assessment
Professional Standards for Educators