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The Use of Response to Intervention to Inform Special Education Eligibility Decisions for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Gartland, Debi; Strosnider, Roberta – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2020
This is an official position paper of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD), of which the Council for Learning Disabilities has been a long-standing, active member. Response to intervention (RTI) is a critical component of a multi-tiered service delivery system. This NJCLD paper presents concerns related to the…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Special Education, Eligibility, Learning Disabilities
Marker Variables: A Search for Comparability and Generalizability in the Field of Learning Disabilities.
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Keogh, Barbara K.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978
The article discusses the concept of marker variables (a set of core variables which are collected in common by those conducting research within a given field) as they are being applied to the learning disability field in the ongoing UCLA Marker Variable Project. Journal availability: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive,…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Predictor Variables, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation
Evaluating Instructional Interactions: How Do We Begin Teaching?
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Schworm, Ronald W.; Abelseth, Janet L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
The article describes an evaluation procedure that observes the child's ability to use specific learning strategies. By extending on and manipulating initial responses, the procedures help determine the amount of interaction needed to influence a child's performance and identify the kinds of instructional interactions that exercise control over…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Observation
Social Validation: Use of Normative Peer Data to Evaluate LD Interventions.
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Epstein, Michael H.; Cullinan, Douglas – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The article describes the social comparison method of social validation and reports on several studies in which it was used to evaluate interventions with learning disabled (LD) students. Several implications and areas for further study are discussed, relating to the use of the social comparison method in evaluating treatment programs for LD…
Descriptors: Educational Therapy, Evaluation Methods, Intervention, Learning Disabilities
Development and Validation of an Expert System for Special Educators.
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Parry, James D.; Hofmeister, Alan M. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1986
A computer-based expert system, Mandate Consultant, was designed to review regulatory procedures for developing individualized education programs. Findings of formative and summative evaluation indicated the system generated conclusions that matched those of the "better" human experts, and more appropriate than those of the majority of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Compliance (Legal), Computer Software, Disabilities
Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Kavale, Kenneth A.; Mostert, Mark P. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2004
Social skill deficits have become a defining characteristic of students with specific learning disability (SLD). Attempts have been made to enhance social functioning through structured training approaches. The effectiveness of these efforts was evaluated in a quantitative research synthesis (meta-analysis), which revealed a "small" effect with…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence, Behavior Problems, Program Evaluation
Two Approaches to Reading Program Evaluation: A Standardized Test and Direct Assessment.
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Lovitt, Thomas C.; Fantasia, Kathryn – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
Pretest and posttest measures of reading were obtained for two groups of learning disabled elementary students for 2 years. The argument was made that based on reliability considerations, practical issues, and ethical concerns, teachers might be better off to opt for the direct approach to evaluating their reading programs. For related information…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities
A Look at High School Programs as Perceived by Youth with Learning Disabilities.
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Kortering, Larry; Braziel, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2002
A study involving 185 high school students with learning disabilities explored their views of high school. While participants enjoyed the opportunity to socialize with peers, they found specific classes boring or too difficult. Participants were much more likely to report advantages to staying in school than disadvantages. Recommendations are…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationship
Comparisons of Beginning Literacy Programs: Alternative Paths to the Same Learning Outcome.
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Traweek, Dean; Berninger, Virginia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1997
This study compared two beginning reading programs, Integrated Reading-Writing (IR-W) and DISTAR in comparable urban schools with students "at risk" for literacy problems. Although the two programs resulted in comparable gains in word recognition and overall reading achievement by the end of first grade, children in IR-W tended to…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Comparative Analysis, Early Intervention, Educationally Disadvantaged