The Specific Learning Disability - 992 Words

Under IDEA (2004), Disproportionality continues to exist in several categories listed, especially the categories of the Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Emotional Disturbance (ED), and Intellectual Disability (ID) ,(Gamm, 2007). Disproportionality is defined as the â€Å"overrepresentation† and â€Å"under-representation† of a particular population or demographic group in special or gifted education programs relative to the presence of this group in the overall student population (National Association for Bilingual Education, 2002). So many factors are responsible for this disproportionality, but the key factors, as apparent from researchers are; (1) gender difference, (2) overrepresentation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse CLD population, (3) unsuccessful teaching approaches, (4) poor classroom management skills, and (5) assessment policies and practices. The gender difference is one of the key factors responsible for disproportionate in many categories lis ted under IDEA. Researches show that greater numbers of male students are recognized with special needs than female students. Across all ethnic and racial groups, twice as many males as females are recognized as needing special education services in primary schools, specifically in certain categories (Holt, McGrath, Herring, 2007). These categories are SLD, ED, and ID. According to these facts from the U.S. Department of Education (2006) (a) Approximately 75 percent of students with specific learning disabilitiesShow MoreRelatedComponents Of Specific Learning Disabilities1900 Words   |  8 Pages Specific Learning Disabilities Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Specific Learning Disabilities Part One Disability Components According to IDEA Students with specific learning disabilities usually have challenges in acquiring reading and language skills. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a child may be determined to have specific learning disability only if he/she is found to have a discrepancy in oral expression, listening comprehensionRead MoreDyslexi A Specific Neurological Learning Disability1508 Words   |  7 Pagesin learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity. â€Å"Related disorders† include disorders similar to or related to dyslexia such as developmental auditory imperceptions, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysphasia, and developmental spelling disability (Texas Education Agency, 2014). However, the International Dyslexia Association adds that: Dyslexia is a specific neurological learning disability thatRead MoreGraduation Speech Impairment And A Specific Learning Disability1037 Words   |  5 PagesFour of the twenty-four students in Mrs. Crosby’s classroom receive specialized services and/or accommodations due to a special education ruling. Doniah is classified as a special education student due to a speech impairment and a specific learning disability. Drew is classified as special education due to a speech impairment and a language impairment. Aaliyah is classified as special education due to an emotional/behavioral disorder. Lastly, Bella is classified as special education due to anRead MoreExtracurricular Activities And Children With Intellectual And Specific Learning Disabilities1211 Words   |  5 Pagessocial skills in children with intellectual and specific learning disabilities the authors begin to explain why children with intellectual and specific learning disabilities social skills are absent. Acc ording to Brooks, Floyd, Robins, and Chan, â€Å"participation in social activities is positively related to children’s social adjustment, but little is known about the benefits of activity participation for children with intellectual and specific disabilities† (2015, p. 678). Children typically become awareRead MoreProcedures For Identifying Students With Specific Learning Disability Case Study1867 Words   |  8 PagesSince the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2004, procedures for identifying students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) has been a controversial topic. In 2006 the law was updated to include â€Å"Additional Procedures for Identifying Children With Specific Learning Disabilities† ( §300.307-311). These procedures indicated that states must not require the use of a severe discrepancy between intellectual ability and achievement for determining whetherRead MoreDeveloping Instructional Practice s For Students With Specific Learning Disabilities Case Study1280 Words   |  6 Pages Developing Instructional Practices for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Developing Instructional Practices for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Part One How to Support Students with Specific Learning Disabilities The research-based instructional practices for supporting students with reading, mathematics, and language disabilities in the science and social studies content areas throughout elementary school includeRead MoreTeaching Reading Comprehension Strategies For Middle School Aged Students With Specific Learning Disabilities889 Words   |  4 PagesIntroduction My topic of study is focused on teaching reading comprehension strategies to middle school aged students with specific learning disabilities and other low achieving readers in a special education setting. This medication in my plan has come because I have accepted a job teaching special needs students at Parkview Middle School, in Jeffersonville Indiana. I will be teaching reading, and social studies in a resource setting and math in collaborative setting. Goals of Teacher LeadershipRead MoreThe Challenges Of Learning Disabilities894 Words   |  4 Pages Challenges of Learning Disabilities There is a wide debate about whether workers with certain learning disabilities should be allowed to work in â€Å"regular jobs†. Some argue that only certain workers with learning disabilities may be allowed, so as they are self-regulated, meaning they are able to regulate their own behavior. Metacognition, understanding the strategies available for learning a task and what is needed to complete said task, is also recommended for the worker. It is agreed upon thatRead MoreLearning Disabilities Are The Most Predominant Type Of Disability962 Words   |  4 Pagesnumber of students with disabilities continues to rise, there is still evidence that shows learning disabilities are the most predominant type of disability. â€Å"Slightly fewer than half of all students with disabilities have specific learning disabilities.† (Turnbull, 2013, pg. 106) Because learning disabilities continue to be the predominate disability, it is important that teachers understand the character istics of learning disabilities and how to accommodate for this specific group of students. ThisRead MoreEssay about The Struggles Facing LD Students1306 Words   |  6 PagesThe Struggles Facing LD Students Students with learning disabilities are a part of the educational system and they always will be. These students have a single goal in mind, but their disability and social barriers keep them from it. On the other hand, educators have pledged to teach all students, but some fail to teach LD students. This represents an ethical, moral, and legal breakdown of their responsibilities. Educators need to be properly trained and aware of how to meet the needs of these