SLD Models and Assessment Data Sources: Effects on Identification and Confidence

IF 2.9 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Journal of Learning Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI:10.1177/00222194251358502

Kathrin E. Maki, Courtenay A. Barrett, Matthew K. Burns, Daniel B. Hajovsky, Garrett Stevens

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Abstract

This study experimentally examined whether specific learning disability (SLD) identification model (i.e., ability-achievement discrepancy [Ab-Ach], response-to-intervention [RtI], and patterns of strengths and weaknesses [PSW]) was associated with SLD identification decisions, the confidence in the decision, and the perceived importance of different assessment data sources in identifying SLD. Participants ( N = 264) reviewed a psychoeducational evaluation vignette and determined whether the student should be identified with SLD based on the identification criteria for their randomly assigned condition (i.e., Ab-Ach, RtI, or PSW). Results indicated that type of SLD identification model used did not predict SLD identification decision or the confidence in the decision. However, participant race was related to SLD identification decisions, and participant race, national certification, and years of experience were related to decision confidence. School psychologists rated progress monitoring data, standardized tests, and educational record reviews as the most salient assessment data sources in identifying SLD.

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SLD模型和评估数据来源：对识别和信心的影响

本研究通过实验考察了特殊学习障碍（SLD）识别模型（即能力-成就差异[Ab-Ach]、干预反应[RtI]和优势与劣势模式[PSW]）是否与特殊学习障碍识别决策、决策信心以及不同评估数据源对识别特殊学习障碍的感知重要性相关。参与者（N = 264）回顾了一份心理教育评估小插图，并根据他们随机分配的条件（即Ab-Ach， RtI或PSW）的识别标准确定学生是否应该被识别为SLD。结果表明，所使用的SLD识别模型类型不能预测SLD识别决策或决策的置信度。然而，参与者种族与SLD识别决策相关，参与者种族、国家认证和经验年数与决策信心相关。学校心理学家将进度监测数据、标准化测试和教育记录评论评为识别特殊障碍最重要的评估数据来源。

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Journal of Learning Disabilities Multiple-

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7.60

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3.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Learning Disabilities (JLD), a multidisciplinary, international publication, presents work and comments related to learning disabilities. Initial consideration of a manuscript depends upon (a) the relevance and usefulness of the content to the readership; (b) how the manuscript compares to other articles dealing with similar content on pertinent variables (e.g., sample size, research design, review of literature); (c) clarity of writing style; and (d) the author"s adherence to APA guidelines. Articles cover such fields as education, psychology, neurology, medicine, law, and counseling.