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student achievement may be quite difficult (2014). When students
are receiving AEM to access the curriculum, they are most likely
receiving other supports and interventions, so
showing a direct
connection or correlation that points to AEM as the sole contributor
to a student's success may be a challenge. It is also
likely that
evidence of impact from the provision of AEM may take time, and
changes may occur in areas that are difficult to measure (i.e., self-
confidence and engagement). With that said, based on positive
teacher feedback, future correlations, and continued data collection,
we encourage local education agencies (LEAs) to view AEM as a
best practice.
Based on our first year of data collection from teachers'
responses on the surveys, CISAM reported the following
findings/trends:
• 69% of students increased in areas of independence in the
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