What is an LD Specialist?
A learning disability (LD) specialist is an education professional who works to provide services to students with learning disabilities. In addition to working directly with students, an LD specialist will typically liaise with other education professionals, school staff, psychologists, and others to ensure that children with learning disabilities get an education which is tailored to their needs. As a general rule, employment in this field requires a master’s degree in special education, in addition to significant amounts of field training. Children with learning disabilities face a number of unique challenges in the classroom and in the outside world. Historically, students who learned in unconventional ways or struggled with the classroom environment often fell through the cracks. In the late 20th century, however, a growing recognition of learning disabilities led to radical reforms in the way such students are handled. Many educators now recognize that with accommodations and some
