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The Impact of the IDEA 2004 on Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities
Author(s) -
Madaus Joseph W.,
Shaw Stan F.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
learning disabilities research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.018
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1540-5826
pISSN - 0938-8982
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-5826.2006.00223.x
Subject(s) - learning disability , postsecondary education , transition (genetics) , psychology , special education , medical education , mathematics education , education act , pedagogy , higher education , developmental psychology , medicine , political science , biochemistry , chemistry , gene , law
The newly reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 contains several significant changes that will directly impact students with learning disabilities (LD) who are preparing for transition to postsecondary education. These modifications include transition planning, reevaluations, new criteria for the diagnosis of LD, and the summary of performance requirement. This article presents an overview of pertinent changes in each of these key areas, as well as discussion of how these modifications will impact students in transition. Recommendations are offered for secondary and postsecondary personnel regarding these changes.