Introduction

Welcome to "Special Education - Research tool." My name is Cam Cobb and I have recently completed my Ph.D. at OISE/UT. My thesis, a qualitative study, is entitled "Minoritized Parents, Special Education, and Inclusion."

Over the years I have read a variety of articles and books about special education. There are over 50 different articles referenced in this database. This number will grow over time. The articles referenced on this website have been grouped thematically.

(In case you were wondering, this blog does indeeed have a twin, entitled "Diversity in Canada-Research tool." You may find this twin blog at the following URL: http://diversityincanada-researchtool.blogspot.com/).

Definitions

Kozey, M. & Siegel, L.S. (2008). Definitions of Learning Disabilities in Canadian Provinces and Territories. Canadian Psychology, 49, 2, 162-171.

• Kozey and Siegel compile LD policies across Canada's provinces and territories. In their discussion, the authors note: "The Canadian experience with policy definitions of LD is distinct from that of our U.S. neighbours. Previous trends of low levels of operationalization of LD within legal statutes or terms (Klassen, 2002; Weiner & Siegel, 1992) have persisted" (p. 168). Later, they elaborate, "Despite the numerous, recent policy revision, the concepts of intelligence and a discrepancy between intelligence and academic achievement have been retained in most provinces, which contrasts with current research and applied perspectives on LD. The discrepancy definition has been overwhelmingly discredited in numerous studies (Lyon et al., 2001; National Centre for Learning Disabilities, 2002; Siegel, 1988; Stanovich, 1991; Stuebing et al., 2002; Vellutino, Scanlon, & Lyon, 2000). The wording of one province (Ontario) implies a required discrepancy" (p. 169).

History