Evaluation and Eligibility for Specific Learning Disabilities

This article explains how students are assessed and determined to be eligible for specific learning disabilities, with discussions into topics like:

• Definition of "specific learning disability"
• Changes in laws from before IDEA 2004 and after in regards to learning disabilities
  
• Definition of "discrepancy requirement" in order to determine eligibility
  
• Definition of "Response to Intervention" in order to help students before receiving special services
• The steps to determine eligibility for learning disabilities
• Differences in how states handle learning disabilities