Imagine waking up every morning dreading going to school and doing homework. No, it's not just because they're teenagers. This is the frustration that thousands of high school students face daily due to an inability to understand words. Many high school students are affected by the serious problem of learning disabilities in reading; therefore, to effectively address this issue, it is necessary to evaluate the nature and level of each student's needs. After analyzing the wide range of strategies and interventions used in education for such students, it is evident that the educator who applies the strategy is more important than the choice of which strategy to choose. Learning disabilities can have a significant impact on high school students. . According to the online article titled “Learning Disabilities,” a learning disability is the inability to understand various learning skills such as mathematics, reading, listening, speaking, and writing (Learning Disability 1). Researchers have discovered numerous causes of learning disabilities. The causes range from brain development problems (learning disorders 1) to genetic factors, as well as the environment. No matter what the cause of a disability, the ability to effectively address the problem is extremely important to a student's educational progress. Reading disabilities represent the greatest impact in the high school learning disabilities arena. According to Snow, Bruns, and Griffin, “Among students identified with learning disabilities, [eighty percent] have serious reading problems” (Rathvon 175). Learning disabilities in reading are the inability to understand the meaning of words and understand passages (Horowitz 2). This disability can… half of document… Newswire, August 19, 2013. Web. April 28, 2014.3. Horowitz, Sheldon H., Ed.D. “Teaching reading to adolescents with learning difficulties”. National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2002. Web. April 15, 2014.4. “Illinois School Report Card.” CPS School Reports. Lane Tech College Prep High School, 2012. Web. April 8, 2014. .5. "Learning disabilities". Resource for students in context. World of Health 5 May 2010. Resource for students in context. Network. April 25, 2014.6. Rathvon, Natalie. Effective school interventions: Evidence-based strategies for improving student achievement. New York: Guilford, 2008. Print.7. “Transition Services: Did You Know They Are Included in an IEP?” Completed Educator Reference. The Exceptional Parent, September 2013. Web. 11 April 2014.8. Walton, Gloria. Personal interview. May 5th, 2014.