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Download full textBoudah, Daniel J.; Weiss, Margaret P. – 2002
This digest of what is currently known about learning disabilities (LD) begins with a brief vignette and then notes that individuals with LD generally have average or above average intelligence, yet underachieve in academics. Five common problem areas for individuals with LD are also examined: reading, written language, math, memory, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence
Quinn, Mary M.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Leone, Peter E. – 2001
This digest presents the major findings of a national survey of public and private facilities and state agencies on the prevalence of youth with disabilities in juvenile and adult correctional facilities in the United States and the educational and related services offered to them. Findings include: (1) a preliminary estimate of the prevalence of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adolescents, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions
Knoblauch, Bernadette; McLane, Kathleen – 1999
This digest summarizes the rights and responsibilities of parents of children in the special education process under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. Among 12 rights listed are a free appropriate public education for every child, written notification for any proposed evaluations, re-evaluation or change in…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
