Kentucky Department of Education (KDE):
Eligibility Determination Process and Specific Learning Disability Training video
This video was developed to support districts in understanding how to evaluate and determine eligibility within the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for a specific learning disability. This video can be used as a training tool to support school districts when seeking to provide services for students. The video is intended to be used in conjunction with the Questions and Answers Related to Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and highlights key features of the Specific Learning Disability Guidance Document.
Specific Learning Disability Guidance The purpose of this document is to assist schools in conducting appropriate and comprehensive educational evaluations for students suspected of having a specific learning disability (SLD). Additionally, this guidance document will provide an overview of Kentucky’s SLD eligibility determination requirements, clarify the evaluation components and criteria, and answer frequently asked questions from the field as they relate to students with a SLD.
Questions and Answers Related to Specific Learning Disability (SLD) This non-regulatory guidance is intended to answer frequently asked questions related to the evaluation and eligibility determination of SLD.