title: Science and schooling for students with LD: a discussion of the symposium.
abstract: In this summative discussion, we respond to Crockett's proposals about supporting science in the schoolhouse, and we summarize and reflect on the perspectives of the commentators. Overall, they identify discussion points in issues of science in schooling, implementation of scientific practices, teacher training and professional development, and issues in educational administration and leadership. We agree with Crockett and the commentators that intensive efforts in all these areas must be made to strengthen the role of science in the schoolhouse.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Scruggs
authors.forename: Margo A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mastropieri
mesh_terms: D004519:Education, Special; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D007859:Learning Disabilities; D012574:Schools; D012586:Science / Q000193:education*; D013334:Students; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*