Linda Goldstone

Linda Goldstone serves as a Research Professional at the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota. Her work focuses on special education assessment and accessibility for marginalized student populations, particularly those requiring alternate assessment frameworks.

Her research interests center on educational equity and inclusive assessment practices. Key areas include:

• Decision-making protocols for students on the cusp of alternate assessments
• Accessibility planning for deaf students in postsecondary entrance exams
• Family and policymaker engagement in special education
• Multisource academic achievement measurement

Goldstone leads significant federally funded projects addressing assessment equity. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on translating research into practical frameworks for educators and policymakers, with strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration across educational systems.

As Principal Investigator for the MIDAS project series funded by the Arkansas Department of Education and U.S. Department of Education, she develops evidence-based tools for improved assessment participation decisions. Her grant portfolio reflects sustained commitment to solving systemic barriers in educational assessment.

Goldstone maintains active collaboration networks across special education research institutions, with documented partnerships in deaf education accessibility and assessment policy reform initiatives.