Understanding the Efficacy of Accommodation Bundles in Literacy Success for Students With Disabilities

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Abstract

The current study comprehensively examined the differential effects of single and multiple combinations of accommodations for students in different disability groups. Specifically, it analyzed the likelihood of achieving provincial literacy benchmarks if examinees in a given disability group received specific bundled accommodation packages for the mandatory literacy test in Ontario, Canada. Results revealed that several bundles produced statistically positive effects for one or two disability groups (e.g., learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders), while these same bundles yielded significantly negative effects for another group (e.g., physical or multiple disabilities). The findings also indicate that the types of accommodations in the bundle mattered for different disability groups. The paper also discusses the educational implications for teacher education.

Author

• Pei-Ying Lin, University of Saskatchewan