Date of Award
12-9-2002
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Patricia R. Whitfield, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Rachel Mathews, Ed.D.
Third Advisor
Ruth L. Meese, Ph.D.
Abstract
This study is an historical study comparing the spring and fall test scores of students who attended summer academic program of one particular private school for students with learning differences, including autism, Asperger's Syndrome, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, and nonverbal learning disabilities. This study concluded that there was a statistical significance between the regression rates in both reading vocabulary and reading comprehension among those who attended the summer program and those who did not attend the summer program. Those students who did not attend the summer program regressed in skills significantly. Those students who attended the summer program maintained or improved their skills.
Recommended Citation
Sears, Whitney C., "The Effects of Extended School Year on Students with Mild Disabilities and its Relationship to Regression Rate" (2002). Theses & Honors Papers. 158.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/158
Included in
Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
