Is There a Difference Between Learning Disability and Reading Personnel?

School systems frequently report difficulty in filling teaching positions in the areas of learning disabilities & reading. Although reading & learning disability personnel differ in training, as well as in the philosophical approach to educating children, specialists in 1 area often service...

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Published in:Journal of reading 1976-04, Vol.19 (7), p.540-544
Main Authors: Burgett, Russell Edward, Dodge, Roger W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bachelors degrees
Children
Disabilities
Disabled persons
Educational administration
Human resources
Job classification
Learning disabilities
Support personnel
Teachers
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Summary:School systems frequently report difficulty in filling teaching positions in the areas of learning disabilities & reading. Although reading & learning disability personnel differ in training, as well as in the philosophical approach to educating children, specialists in 1 area often service both areas. In order to compare responsibilities associated with the 2 positions in actual practice, a questionnaire was developed & administered to a random sample of certified personnel in both specialties. The role responsibilities of reading & learning disabilities personnel did not show significant differences on 34 of the 39 functions investigated; the remaining 5 functions showed that the learning disabilities personnel perform 5 roles to a greater extent than do the reading personnel studied. It is concluded that either of these types of personnel can adequately service both areas. J. Schwarz
ISSN:0022-4103