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Many special education students who fall under the catagory "learning disabled" have average to above average IQ's--even up to the genius range.

I teach LD children at the middle school level. Every year I end up with one or sometimes two students who are brilliant in one area (such as math) but who read very poorly.

Why can't they read? The reasons are as varied as the kids--I have one who has a visual perception problem that manifests itself by making letters blurry, faded, or uneven. This is sometimes corrected with color overlays. Sometimes.

As far as my salary goes, I have no complaints. My salary spread out over a typical 260 day year is about $17 an hour. For my 196 day year, it's about $23 an hour. I figure, I sign the contract, I take what comes with it, good and bad. When the job is too hard, I can vote with my feet and choose another career.

And I am not a member of the NEA, I am a member of the AAE, a conservative group which provides insurance liability, advice, ect. at a much lower price.

Fellow teachers, check out http://www.aaeteachers.org

See this is what I am talking about. I give you much credit and thank you for your contributions to society. I understand what you are saying about LD,however none of that applies to my situation. This was the early 1980's, so there was no gifted program. I was one who fell through the cracks.

I do have issues with typing and spelling.. I blame whole lanuage for that one. :} I have great respect for you and what you do. I can tell because you are a rational person. Please spread the word about the insurance. I am sure there are many good teachers and people out there who will benefit from the info.