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Prepare a School-Community Resource Map focused on the needs of an individual with learning disabilities Learning disabilities account for more than half of the entire population of students with disabilities being served under IDEA in our schools today. These students are being served primarily in the general education classroom. Thus, it is imperative that general and special education teachers are aware of the resources available to them to meet the needs of these students in the general education classroom. To gain an increased understanding of the services available to teachers and the school community, prepare a resource map that describes school and community resources available to teachers, parents, and related education professionals that are specific to the needs of an individual with learning disabilities. This map does not have to be limited to service available in your community. Instead, it could include regional, state, or national resources that teachers, parents, and students might utilize in serving the overall needs of the individual with disabilities. Identifying the needs of the individual will be of great assistance in creating your community map. Therefore, answer these questions before you start: (a) What is the age of the child? (b) What are the characteristics of the child's learning disability? (c) What is the level of the child's needs? Keep the individual's needs in mind as you evaluate various agencies and organizations. Community Services to Consider:
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