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Direct linkMcNicholas, Patrick J.; Floyd, Randy G.; Woods, Isaac L.; Singh, Leah J.; Manguno, Meredith S.; Maki, Kathrin E. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2018
Across the last century, the condition known as "intellectual disability" (ID) has been labeled by assorted terms, its key features have varied, and recommendations for its identification have been divided. In light of recent changes to the diagnostic criteria for ID and to federal legislation, this study was designed to compile and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Disability Identification, Special Education, Criteria
Maki, Kathrin E.; Floyd, Randy G.; Roberson, Triche – School Psychology Quarterly, 2015
For many decades, discussions regarding the definition and identification of learning disabilities have been contentious; one result is the varied practices across states and school districts. This study reviewed learning disability (LD) regulations and guidelines from the 50 United States and the District of Columbia that were employed during…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Eligibility, Criteria, State Regulation
Youman, Martha; Mather, Nancy – Annals of Dyslexia, 2013
Throughout the various states of the USA, the appropriate identification of dyslexia and the timely provision of interventions are characterized by variability and inconsistency. Several states have recognized the existence of this disorder and the well-established need for services. These states have taken proactive steps to implement laws and…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, State Legislation, Disability Identification, English Language Learners
Zirkel, Perry A.; Thomas, Lisa B. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2010
The legal source of schools' use of response to intervention (RTI) is a matter of federal and state special education laws, although its implementation is largely a matter of general education practice. The only mention of RTI is in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and it is limited to identification of students with…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Laws, Guidelines, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Jeanne M.; Harris, Martha Jane; Reeves, Karla K. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
A study investigated ways that each of the 50 states serve preschool children (ages 3-5) with specific learning disabilities (SLD), the impact of the preschool-specific/noncategorical label, and the quantitative criteria used for eligibility. Although all states reported that preschoolers with SLD could receive services, different eligibility…
Descriptors: Definitions, Disability Identification, Eligibility, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedLayton, Carol A.; Lock, Robin H. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
A survey of all state education agencies (SEAs) was conducted to compare regulations for the determination of a learning disability. Results revealed many similarities among the states with some variations in the SEA eligibility criteria. Identification requirements were different under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Definitions, Disability Identification, Eligibility
Peer reviewedBuck, Glenn H.; Polloway, Edward A.; Smith-Thomas, Amy; Cook, Kelly Wilcox – Exceptional Children, 2003
A survey of states (n=51) found less than half require prereferral intervention. In comparison to research in 1989, 13 states that previously did not have statewide mandates now do so, 4 states moved their policy from required to recommended, and 5 states moved from required or recommended to no mandate. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedMaurer, Steve – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Describes Iowa's use of the term "mental disability" rather than mental retardation and an IQ cutoff score of 85 for classification of mental disability. Revised draft guidelines for the identification of mental disability are presented that contain four criteria, including an IQ cutoff score of 75. (CR)
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis
Dworet, Don; Maich, Kimberly – Behavioral Disorders, 2007
Canada is a country composed of 10 provinces and three territories with very limited federal control over the public K-12 education system. This lack of consistent direction has led to a range of diverse educational policies for educating students with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD). This article investigates the current state of policies…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Public Schools, Educational Policy, Special Needs Students
