Schools must determine the needs of students with disabilities and schools have created a process for identifying those students. There are many categories of disabilities, ranging from cognitive to emotional disabilities. Educators are challenged more than ever to understand the wide range of disabilities now seen in schools. Trained teachers must be equipped to teach students with disabilities. Once a student is identified as having a disability, the special program or support he/she should receive will be determined. With NCLB in place these students are expected to show academic growth and this presents a big challenge for schools, teachers, and students. This site will help you in learning more about disabilities, the research behind disabilities, and the role of the school.