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Learning Disabilities Evaluation Process
Special Education Evaluation — An Overview
Learn about the purpose, procedures, and laws for evaluating a child for special education services.
Frequently Used Educational Terms
Cut through confusion by becoming familiar with the medical, psychological, legal and educational terms often used in educational settings.
First Steps for Addressing Speech and Language Problems
Does your child have trouble speaking, or understanding spoken language? A speech and language specialist may be able to pinpoint the cause and tailor a program to your child's needs.
Questions to Ask Specialists Who Evaluate for Learning Disabilities
If you want to have your child privately tested for a learning disability, here are some key questions to ask the specialists you're considering.
Evaluation for a Learning Disability— Public or Private?
If you're considering having your child tested for a learning disability, you may wonder if it's better to pay for a private evaluation or ask your public schools to do it. This article can help you make that decision.
Helpful Assessments for Struggling Young Readers
Many parents ask if there are ways to assess a young child's reading problems without going through a full evaluation. In this article, a reading expert desribes appropriate assessments for young readers.
What Standardized Tests Do and Don't Tell You
Today’s students must take many standardized tests, yet students with learning problems often perform poorly on them. An expert explains how parents accurately measure growth and progress in kids who struggle.
Terms Used in Individual Standardized Tests
If a specialist has assessed your child for a learning problem, you probably have a report outlining the test results. Are you confused about the test results -- what they mean for your child? This article may answer your questions.
Preparing for Your Journey Through the Special Education Maze
Become an effective participant at IEPs meetings by systematically observing your child and documenting facts.
