Date of Award
3-12-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Department of Special Education
First Advisor
Carrie Anna Courtad
Abstract
Objective: In this study, I sought to determine what tools are used during assessment and service delivery decisions. Also, the study worked to explore O&M specialist’s perceptions of factors impacting assessment results and service delivery decisions. Methods: A survey was employed to gather this information from O&M specialists spread throughout Midwest region of the United States. Seventy six O&M specialists completed the survey sharing about their experiences with O&M assessments and service delivery decisions. Analysis was completed using Microsoft Excel and a researcher establish codebook. Results: The participant’s caseloads and employment details varied greatly from one to another. The results showed a combination of 5 assessments, 2 service delivery decision tools, and professional judgement used by O&M specialist in the region. Outside of assessment results, participants report that three primary themes impact service qualification and delivery decisions. Conclusion: O&M service delivery decisions are commonly impacted by the student, the district, and the O&M specialist. Additional factors may be unique to the O&M specialist or their employment situation. More research is needed to replicate these results in different regions of the United States for generalization.
Recommended Citation
Randles, Lauralyn Kay, "Orientation and mobility service decisions: What is guiding them if it is not assessment?" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 1256.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1256
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2020.1603713863267
Page Count
146
Comments
Imported from ProQuest Randles_ilstu_0092E_11652.pdf