ERIC Number: EJ967116
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Publication Date: 2006-Sep
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Challenges with SLD Identification: What Is the SLD Problem?
Johnson, Evelyn; Mellard, Daryl F.; Byrd, Sara E.
TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, v3 n1 Article 3 Sep 2006
The IDEIA 2004 presents opportunities for change in our methods for improving the process of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) identification. While common approaches to improvement often focus on the assessment tools alone, consideration of stakeholder values and resource constraints are equally important to develop effective solutions that mitigate the challenges with SLD identification. In this article, we summarize the factors that exacerbate the SLD problem and present a tool that teams may find helpful as they work towards improved SLD identification methods. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Performance Factors, Barriers, Evaluation Methods, Screening Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Improvement Programs, Program Improvement, Evaluation Problems, Stakeholders, Values, Educational Resources, Evaluation Criteria, Change Strategies, Educational Change
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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