ADVANCES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION VOLUME 24 LEARNING DISABILITIES: IDENTIFICATION,ASSESSMENT,AND INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS WITH LD

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. 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. Edited By Jeffrey P. Bakken, Festus E. Obiakor, Anthony F. Rotatori. Includes Bibliographical References. This volume addresses the most current perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities and is written by leaders in the field of learning disabilities. The layout of the book and ordering of chapters will allow readers to follow learning disabilities in a very logical and thoughtful process from legal issues, identification, and assessment, to effective practices and response to intervention finally ending with practical issues of inclusion, working with families, and teacher preparation. Chapters can be read in order or independently which will allow readers considerable versatility. Chapters in the book include: Legal Issues and Learning Disabilities