Peer-reviewed journal articles
Decker, D. M., Hixson, M. D., Shaw, A., & Johnson, G. (in press). Classification accuracy of oral reading fluency and maze in predicting large-scale reading assessments. Psychology in the Schools.
Hook, J., Hixson, M. D., Decker, D. M., and Rhymer, K. N. (in press). Progressive time delay to remediate letter discrimination difficulty. Behavior Development Bulletin.
Hough, T. M., Hixson, M. D., Decker, D. M., & Bradley-Johnson, S. (2012). The effectiveness of an explicit instruction writing program for second graders. Journal of Behavioral Education. DOI: 10.007/s108064-012-91460
Bolt, S. E., Decker, D. M., Lloyd, M., & Morlock, L. (2011). Students' perceptions of accommodations in high school and college. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 34(3), 165-175.
Betts, J. E., Bolt, S. E., Decker, D. M., Muyskens, P., & Marston, D. (2009). Using curriculum-based measurement to examine reading development for two groups of English language learners. Journal of School Psychology, 47(3), 143-214.
Decker, D. M., & Bolt, S. E. (2008). Challenges and opportunities for promoting student achievement through large-scale assessment results: Research, reflections, and future directions. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 34(1), 43-51.
Decker, D. M., Dona, D. P., & Christenson, S. L. (2007). Behaviorally at-risk African American students: The importance of student-teacher relationships for school outcomes. Journal of School Psychology, 45(1), 83-109.
Christenson, S. L., Decker, D. M., Triezenberg, H. L., Ysseldyke, J. E., & Reschly, A. (2007). Consequences of high-stakes assessment for students with and without disabilities. Educational Policy, 21(4), 662-690.
Picklo, D. M., & Christenson, S. L. (2005). Alternatives to retention and social promotion: The availability of instructional options. Remedial and Special Education, 26(5), 258-268.
Books
Jacob, S., Decker, D. M., & Hartshorne, T. S. (2011). Ethics and Law for School Psychologists (6th Edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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