Youth with an IEP are more likely than youth without an IEP to struggle academically, yet less likely to receive some forms of school-based support¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Youth with an IEP are more likely than youth without an IEP to struggle academically, yet less likely to receive some forms of school-based support. → Stephen Lipscomb 2017

Evidence¶

Stephen Lipscomb 2017¶

Stephen Lipscomb, Joshua Haimson, Albert Y. Liu, John Burghardt, David R. Johnson, Martha Thurlow. (2017). Preparing for Life After High School: The Characteristics and Experiences of Youth in Special Education. Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012. Volume 1: Comparisons with Other Youth (Full Report). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/national-longitudinal-transition-study-2012-vol-1-comparisons-with-other-youth-full-report

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The report's key findings state that "Youth with an IEP are more likely than youth without an IEP to struggle academically, yet less likely to receive some forms of school-based support," based on NLTS 2012 comparisons of academic experiences and supports received from schools and parents.

"Youth with an IEP are more likely than youth without an IEP to struggle academically, yet less likely to receive some forms of school-based support."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Learning Disabilities and Developmental Differences — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Related Claims¶

• Students with disabilities attained postsecondary readiness and success outcomes at about one half to one third the rate of students without disabilities, the largest difference between any student group and its counterpart — the general claim this finding bears on, with the studies behind it
• Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP — related
• English learner students with disabilities are more likely to struggle academically and less likely to participate in activities than both other students with disabilities and other English learners — related
• Youth with an IEP are more likely than in the past to receive supports at school but less likely to receive them at home — related
• Youth with an IEP are more likely than their peers to be socioeconomically disadvantaged and to face problems with health, communication, and completing typical tasks independently — related
• Youth with an IEP experience bullying and suspension at higher rates and are less engaged in school and social activities than peers, though most youth with and without an IEP feel positive about school — related
• Youth with an IEP lag their peers in planning and taking steps to obtain postsecondary education and jobs — related
• Parents of students with IEPs share a common vision of an ideal school that is safe, supportive, academically strong, and inclusive with needed supports — related
• In 2012, youth with disabilities were more likely than other students to struggle academically and less likely to take steps to obtain postsecondary education and jobs — related