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Peer reviewedMcLeskey, James; Waldron, Nancy L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
Characteristics of 718 students labeled as learning disabled before implementation of Indiana's statewide guidelines were compared with characteristics of 790 students identified after guideline implementation. After implementation, students identified had more severe academic problems and severe ability/achievement discrepancy, though one-third…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Handicap Identification
