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State Policy and Guidance for Identifying Learning Disabilities in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
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Scott, Amy N.; Boynton Hauerwas, Laura; Brown, Rachel D. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2014
This study investigates how state Departments of Education address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students as they relate to the identification of students with a specific learning disability (SLD). A qualitative research design of directed content analysis was used to examine each state's regulatory criteria for SLD, as…
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, State Policy, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification
Synthesis of Research Symposium at CLD's 34th International Conference on Learning Disabilities: Must Reads for 2012
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Reed, Deborah K.; Weiser, Beverly L.; Cummings, Kelli D.; Shapiro, Edward – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2013
The members of the Council for Learning Disabilities' Research Committee convene annually to discuss what they have identified as "Must Read" articles published within the last year. For the 34th Annual International Conference, the members were asked to select articles that exemplified the conference theme: "Learning…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Journal Articles, Cultural Differences, Student Diversity
Commentary: The Need for More Expansive Frameworks--A Practical Perspective
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Rueda, Robert – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2011
The intent of this volume was to address the following questions: What is considered acceptable knowledge about learning disabilities? Who decides? Where does knowledge come from? Who uses it and for what purposes? Who benefits? In their article, Artiles et al. (this issue) focus explicitly on the issue of culture and how it has served to impact…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Learning Disabilities, Cultural Influences, Models
Implications of Psychological and Educational Research for Assessment and Instruction of Culturally and Linguistically Different Students.
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Fradd, Sandra; Hallman, Clemens L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
The article contains suggestions for assessing and instructing culturally and linguistically different students with special emphasis on ways to distinguish the learning disabled from students who differ due to cultural and linguistic background and the need to focus on students' strengths and previously gained knowledge. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Issues in the Assessment of Language and Reading Disorders in Learning Disabled Children.
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Harber, Jean R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The paper explores several issues which effect the accurate assessment of language and reading disorders and, thus, of discrepancy between expected potential and actual achievement. For related information see EC 132 758-768. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Language Handicaps
Sociocultural Aspects of Language and Literacy: Issues Facing Educators of Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Poplin, Mary; Phillips, LeRae – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1993
This article explores differences in language development, experience, and use by various cultures. The paper contends that a lack of understanding of multiple views and the characteristics of various languages can result in both misdiagnosis and inappropriate instruction for many individuals labeled "learning disabled." (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Instructional Media for the Culturally and Linguistically Different LD Students.
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Gray, Richard A.; Dew, Nancy – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
The article provides a rating scale for selecting instructional materials for culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional students, and identifies exemplary curriculum materials for language development and mathematics instruction from nine publishers. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum, Disabilities, Instructional Material Evaluation
The Concept of Cultural Pluralism: Issues in Special Education.
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Poplin, Mary S.; Wright, Pamela – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
The introduction to the special issue on cultural pluralism reviews the development of this idea in the United States and stresses the need for special educators to adopt a world view which respects diversity. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Disabilities, Educational Philosophy
Ethnicity, Exceptionality, and Teacher Education.
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Grant, Grace E. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
Results of a content analysis of (1) recent statements of professional competence for learning disability specialists and (2) college textbooks in special education and learning disabilities indicated little emphasis in either the statements or curriculum materials on multicultural issues. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Learning Disabilities, Multicultural Education, Special Education Teachers