Learning disabilities : identification, assessment, and instruction of students with LD / edited by Jeffrey P. Bakken, Festus E. Obiakor, Anthony F. Rotatori.
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Contents:
Legal issues and students with learning disabilities -- Themes and dimensions of learning disabilities -- Assessment and LD: determininig eligibility, selecting services, and guiding instruction -- Placement of students with learning disabilities -- Culturally and linguistically diverse students labeled as having learning disabilities -- Prevention strategies for students at-risk for learning disabilities -- Evaluating bilingual students for learning disabilities -- English language learners and learning disabilities -- Differentiated instruction and students with learning disabilities -- Reframing outcomes for students with learning disabilities: the application of a problem-solving approach.
Summary:
"The area of learning disabilities is constantly changing and advancing as a result of legislation, new trends, and current research investigations ... topics addressed include legal issues, assessment, placement, prevention, culturally and linguistically diverse students, evaluating bilingual students, English language learners, the problem-solving approach, as well as differentiated instruction"--P. [4] of cover.
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