IDEA §300.8 (10) Specific learning disability—
(i) General. Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia.
(ii) Disorders not included.
Specific learning disability does not include learning problems that
are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of
mental retardation, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental,
cultural, or economic disadvantage.
Training information and documents are available by following the links below:
Federal Definition:
Specific learning disability is defined as follows:
(i) General. The term means a disorder in one or more of the basic
psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language,
spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to
listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical
calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities,
brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental
aphasia.
(ii) Disorders not included. The term does not include learning
problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor
disabilities, of mental retardation, of emotional disturbance, or of
environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
CLD is an international organization that promotes effective teaching
and research. CLD is composed of professionals who represent diverse
disciplines and who are committed to enhance the education and lifespan
development of individuals with learning disabilities. CLD establishes
standards of excellence and promotes innovative strategies for research
and practice through interdisciplinary collegiality, collaboration, and
advocacy.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with
dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. The
goal of IDA has been to provide the most comprehensive forum for
parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences,
methods, and knowledge.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national,
non-profit organization working to advance the education and general
welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal
intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or
coordinative nature.
Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW)
LDW works to enhance the lives of individuals with learning
disabilities, with a special emphasis on the underserved. LDW is a
non-profit, volunteer organization including individuals with learning
disabilities, their families, and professionals.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
NCLD works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents
and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed
in school, work and life. NCLD provides essential information to
parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities,
promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and
advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and
opportunities.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
The Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA) is an international
non-profit corporation committed to facilitating education, research
and advocacy for children and adults who manifest disabilities
associated with the syndrome of nonverbal learning disorders.
TeachingLD
TeachingLD is a service of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
of the Council for Exceptional Children. DLD is the largest
international professional organization focused on learning
disabilities. The purpose of TeachingLD is to provide trustworthy and
up-to-date resources about teaching students with learning disabilities.
If you cannot fully access the information on any web page of this site, please let us know the accessibility issue you are having by contacting, Alison Dollar at (701) 857-4410 or by e-mail at Alison.Dollar@svssnd.org.
We will try to provide the information to you in an alternate format and/or make the necessary improvements to make the information accessible. If you would like to file a formal grievance under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, you may contact our Section 504 coordinator, Alison Dollar, Director at 1370 20th Ave SW., Minot ND, (701) 857-4410 or by e-mail at Alison.Dollar@svssnd.org
The Souris Valley Special Services Unit is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The Unit prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student, parent/guardian, employee and/or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
The Unit's nondiscrimination policy (pdf)
For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, or to file a complaint of discrimination or harassment, please contact:
Dr. Alison Dollar
Title IX, 504, and nondiscrimination Coordinator
1370 20th Ave SW
Minot, ND. 58701
Alison.Dollar@svssnd.org
701.857.4410
Inquiries and complaints under Title IX may also be referred to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR):
Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office
U.S. Department of Education
Citigroup Center
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Telephone: (312) 730-1560
E-mail: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
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