1. 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

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

3. 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)

4. Rhetorical Timing 67% of students with learning disabilities graduate from high school 20% of students with learning disabilities drop out of high school California’s States Budget Crisis

5. They Say Individualized Education Program (IEP) Perfect IEP’s for every student with learning disabilities

6. Community Connection Schools Teachers Parents Student

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