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Christina Nicole Murillo California State University of Monterey Bay Psychology Major CHHS 302 Professional Writing Health/Human Services Learning Disabilities and Support for High School Students

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Professional Interest Psychology Major: School Psychologist High school students struggle with learning disabilities Inadequate support for children with learning disabilities. My brother, dyslexia

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Critical Situation About 5% of all public school students have learning disabilities. Most of these students are not receiving the adequate support. Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Rhetorical Timing 67% of students with learning disabilities graduate from high school 20% of students with learning disabilities drop out of high school Californias States Budget Crisis

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They Say Individualized Education Program (IEP) Perfect IEPs for every student with learning disabilities

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Community Connection Schools Teachers Parents Student

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Thank You QUESTIONS?

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