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Watson, Michael D., Jr.; Simon, Joan B.; Nunnley, Lenora – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2016
IDEA 2004 opened the door for states, and in some cases districts, to choose among three different methods for identifying children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs). This study provides an in-depth look at SLD identification practices in a state that allows school psychologists to use any of the three methods. Eighty-four school…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, School Psychologists, Disability Identification, Disabilities
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Cowan, Richard J.; McGoey, Kara E.; Quallich, Kristine – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
The inclusion of students with learning disabilities in the general education setting has resulted in a dramatic shift in the roles of educators, school psychologists, and administrators alike. Although many changes were anticipated, some were not. The primary purpose of this study was to engage school psychologists in a focus group to explore…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Mainstreaming, School Psychologists, Learning Disabilities
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Tankersley, Melody; Cook, Bryan G. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
In this article, we summarize the findings from eight separate focus group studies, conducted with various stakeholders--special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, students with learning disabilities, parents of students with learning disabilities, teacher educators, and higher education faculty…
Descriptors: General Education, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Student Attitudes