Assignment:
This assignment has two parts. Both parts will be compiled and submitted in one document.
Part I:
Based on an analysis of students with learning and intellectual disabilities, briefly indicate your understanding of the following:
1. The definition of:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
2. The prevalence of:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
3. Potential causes of:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
4. Characteristics of students with:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
5. IDEA identification requirements of students with:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
6. Best-practice instructional strategies for students with:
- learning disabilities
- intellectual disabilities
Part II:
1. As an education professional, develop a description of a student with a learning disability in a particular academic area, and describe what this student might experience instructionally during a typical school day, involving both special education and inclusionary placement.
2. Describe what types of additional educational supports this student may need during and after the school day.
3. Develop a description of a student with an intellectual disability in a particular cognitive area, then describe what this student might experience instructionally during a typical school day, involving both special education and inclusionary placement.
4. Describe what types of additional educational supports this student may need during and after the school day.
Length: 5 to 7 pages total (both parts), not including title and reference pages.
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review APA Form and Style.