Educational Issues Surrounding Severe Discrepancy: A Discussion.

Mellard, Daryl F.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Educational Issues Surrounding Severe Discrepancy: A Discussion.

Mellard, Daryl F.

Learning Disabilities Research, v3 n1 p50-56 Win 1987

The article examines distinctions in the prediction and variation discrepancy models for identification of learning disabilities (LD) discussed by Gary Hessler. Related topics addressed include choices of ability and achievement measures, identification procedures (increasing accuracy), student referrals, and changes in the LD profile. (JW)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Learning Disabilities, Models, Prediction, Referral

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