When IDEA was last reauthorized in 2024, additional methods of specific learning disability (SLD) identification were added. For decades, SLD identification was determined by a discrepancy between intellectual ability as…
Assessment & Evaluation
LDA Publishes SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) announces the publication of a groundbreaking research paper titled “Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluation Principles and Standards.” LDA and an interdisciplinary team of researchers…
Resources Page for: Specific Learning Disability Evaluation Principles and Standards
Find links to the resources included in Specific Learning Disability Evaluations and Standards. Principles of The SLD Evaluation Standards Standards for the SLD Evaluation Ability Achievement Relations CHC Broad &…
Early Identification and Evaluation
Heard on The LDA Podcast In this episode, Dr. Vincent Alfonso, psychologist and Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University, discusses why early, accurate identification is so important, what…
How are Learning Disabilities Diagnosed? National Institute of HealthÂ
Last updated: 9/11/2018, National Institute of Health.
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resource for School And Home
This resource guide designed for families and educators provides information on how (ADHD) is identified and treated.
SLD Evaluation: Linking Cognitive Assessment Data to Learning Strategies
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Â 2004, Â and subsequent regulations published August 2006 have significantly changed the way students suspected of having specific learning disabilities (SLD) are identified…
Professionals Who Can Help
There are many trained professionals available to help individuals with learning disabilities. Researching what each specialist can do to improve the issues that you or your child may be dealing…
What to Expect When Your Child Has a Learning Disability: Identification and Diagnosis
Often the child’s teacher will notice the first symptoms of a Specific Learning Disability. Parents may also notice symptoms that are different from those the teacher sees. That’s why it…
Evaluating Children to Determine Eligibility for Special Education Services and Reevaluation Requirements
Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education services is an issue with which many parents and educators struggle. There are many factors to consider during a comprehensive evaluation of…
