State SLD identification policies and practices.

Abstract. Specific learning disabilities (SLD) conceptual definitions and classification criteria were examined [i]or[/i] part of to the other a survey of state education agency (SEA) SLD contact individuals in an effort to update information last published in 1996 greatest in quantity prior trends continued over the last decade. proceeds showed that SEA SLD classification criteria continue to be dominated by dint of three features, severe discrepancy between intellectual ability and achievement, specified achievement areas, and exclusion factors. Significant variability between states also continues to exist in SLD prevalence, conceptual definitions, and classification criteria. SLD diagnostic decisions be pendent heavily on SEA classification criteria, producing potential changes in the eligibility of