What are research-based teaching methods?
a. IDEA 2004 increased the focus on accountability and improved outcomes by bringing the IDEA into conformity with the No Child Left Behind Act, and adding requirements for early intervening services, research-based instruction, and highly qualified special education teachers. b. IDEA 2004 addresses poor educational outcomes for children with disabilities by requiring “proven methods of teaching and learning” based on “replicable research.” These terms are important. Many school districts continue to use educational methods that are not research-based.
