Another pro of labeling students is that it will give the parents an opportunity to connect with other parents of students with the same label or a similar label. This sense of community will help the parent be successful.
A final pro of labeling students is that teachers will be able to use the label as a guideline for differentiating instruction. If the teacher is aware that the student has a learning disability, they can ensure that appropriate instruction is provided. Cons A con of labeling students is that some ineffective teachers may use it as an excuse to dismiss the student and not teach them to their full ability.
In my experience, I have seen students mislabeled by well meaning adults in the education field. They may have given into a parent demand and given the student a label that was not indicative of the student’s true deficits. A final con of labeling students is that as the student ages and becomes aware of the label they may use it as an excuse to not work or continue to make