Decoding Specific Learning Disabilities

This professional development session focuses on Specific Learning Disabilities: History, Law, Case Law, Identification, Evaluation, Subcategories, characteristics, and educator roles working with SLD Participants will: Review the history of SLD, case law, and laws surrounding SLD. Examine the subcategories and characteristics associate with each subcategory. Explore the role of Gen Ed, SPED, and Assessment Personnel in identification and serving students with SLD (serving students with SLD will be broad not specific strategies for teaching). Review eligibility criteria, evaluation requirements, and assessment instruments utilized in the identification of SLD