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No Child Left Behind and Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Department of Educational Studies at the University of South Carolina, myell{at}gwm.sc.edu

Erik Drasgow

University of South Carolina

K. Alisa Lowrey

Department of Educational Studies at the University of South Carolina

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is a complex, sWeeping, and controversial laW that Was passed as a reaction to the loW academic achievement exhibited by so many public school students in the United States. This poWerful laW profoundly changes the Ways in Which educators Work With students in both general and special education by holding states, school districts, principals, and teachers accountable for making meaningful improvements in students' academic performance and by requiring the use of scientifically based practices. In this article, the authors (a) describe the history of NCLB; (b) explain the laW's purpose and major principles; (c) discuss hoW NCLB's principles Will affect students With disabilities, specifically those students With autism spectrum disorders; and (d) offer recommendations to teachers, administrators, and teacher trainers to ensure that educators meet the letter and spirit of NCLB.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 20, No. 3, 130-139 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/10883576050200030101


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