And miles to go: State SLD requirements and authoritative recommendations


Description

Reschly, D.J., Hosp, J.L., & Schmied, C.M. (2003, August). And miles to go: State SLD requirements and authoritative recommendations. Lawrence, KS: National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.

http://nrcld.org/research/states/MilestoGo.pdf

This paper focuses on the major events leading to the widespread rejection of the intellectual ability-achievement discrepancy criterion and an analysis of current (2002-2003) state SLD requirements in relation to proposed changes in SLD classification criteria. Possibilities for and barriers to change are also addressed.

States

  • National

Descriptors

  • RtI
  • SLD
  • LD

Targeted Recipients

  • Community-Based Recipients
  • Families
  • Federal Government Agencies
  • Local Agency Administrators
  • National/Federal/Regional Agency Staff
  • National/Regional Agencies
  • Parent Organization/PTI/CPRC
  • Personnel Development Staff
  • Service Providers
  • State Agency Staff
  • State Education Advisory Panel and ICC

TA&D Categories

  • D. Develop product(s)
  • G. Information/research

Funding Sources

  • Center

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