In this exploratory study, secondary special education co–teachers report about specialized reading instruction for students with learning disabilities in co–taught classes. Almost half of the respondents were concerned that reading instruction was not occurring in co–taught classes. One–third were concerned reading instruction was not occurring any time during the school day.
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