Is one reading approach more effective for students with learning disabilities?
To date there is not enough research to suggest one approach is better than another. The most effective approach is one that teaches with a focus on the students’ strengths while remediating the weakness. 6. Should students with learning disabilities be educated in the regular classroom? Most students with learning disabilities are educated in regular classrooms with support (usually the resource room). However, the individual needs of the student must be considered when making a decision about class placement. 7. Are students with learning disabilities classified as special education students? Yes. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), students who are eligible for classification as learning disabled are considered special education students. 8. Does the label “learning disabled” stay on students’ school records? Upon completion of high school, or at age 21, all information related to the disability is removed. All that remains are name, address, phone number, and
