Summary of Major Aspects of IDEA and NCLB
Orientation
IDEA: Process oriented
NCLB: Outcomes oriented
Unit of Analysis
IDEA: Individual student
NCLB: System or groups of students
What Is Measured?
IDEA: Range of skills
NCLB: Core academic skills
Educational Approach
IDEA:Teach according to ability
NCLB: Test according to grade
Type of Law
IDEA: Civil rights
NCLB: Compliance
Orientation
IDEA: Process oriented
NCLB: Outcomes oriented
Unit of Analysis
IDEA: Individual student
NCLB: System or groups of students
What Is Measured?
IDEA: Range of skills
NCLB: Core academic skills
Educational Approach
IDEA:Teach according to ability
NCLB: Test according to grade
Type of Law
IDEA: Civil rights
NCLB: Compliance
