The past decade has seen a significant increase in the numbers of students at the secondary school level who are labeled learning disabled (LD) and placed in special education programs. These LD students are a heterogeneous group in need of a diverse set of curricular offerings. This article reviews program options that have been implemented by school districts and provides a useful model for conceptualizing services to LD adolescents. Factors that influence program selections are also reviewed.
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