Download or read book Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities written by Lucy C. Martin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I wish I had this book when I started teaching! Every teacher starts out with an empty bag of tricks; it is nice to peek into someone′s bag!" —Nicole Guyon, Special Education Teacher Westerly School Department, Cranston, RI Classroom-tested strategies that help students with learning disabilities succeed! Teachers are often challenged to help students with learning disabilities reach their full academic potential. Written with humor and empathy, this engaging book offers a straightforward approach to skillful teaching of students with learning disabilities. Developed for K–12 general and special education classrooms, this resource draws on the author′s 30 years of teaching experience to help teachers gain a greater understanding of students′ learning differences and meet individual needs. Strategies are organized by skills—including reading, writing, math, organization, attention, and test-taking—helping teachers quickly identify the best techniques for assisting each student and encouraging independent learning. Readers will find: More than 100 practical strategies, interventions, and activities that build students′ academic abilities Recommendations on appropriate accommodations, assessment techniques, and family communication Support for complying with recent federal mandates related to learning disabilities, including the ADA, Section 504, and the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 Helpful guidance and stories from the author′s own classroom experiences Ready-to-use tools, forms, and guides Discover innovative, easy-to-implement teaching methods that overcome barriers to learning and help students with special needs thrive in your classroom.

Download or read book Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities written by H. Lee Swanson and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1999-04-23 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive quantitative analysis of intervention research in the learning disabilities field, this volume synthesizes the results of 272 scientifically credible group and single-subject studies in an effort to identify what works best for learning disabled children. The book examines pertinent findings on all academic, cognitive, and behavioral domains. Intervention outcomes are evaluated across instructional domains, sample characteristics, intervention parameters, methodological procedures, and article characteristics. Addressing such questions as the merits of inclusion settings and the relative benefits of direct and strategy instruction, Swanson offers timely recommendations for instructional design, assessment, and policy.

Download or read book Evidence Based Interventions for Students with Learning and Behavioral Challenges written by Richard J. Morris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-01-14 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assembles into one volume summaries of school-based intervention research that relates to those who deal on a regular basis with the growing body of students having high-incidence learning disabilities and/or behavior disorders: special educators, school psychologists, and clinical child psychologists. Chapter authors begin with an overview of their topic followed by a brief section on historical perspectives before moving on to the main section – a critical discussion of empirically based intervention procedures. In those instances where evidence-based prescriptions can legitimately be made, authors discuss best practices and the conditions (e.g., classroom environment, teacher expertise) under which these practices are most effective. A final section deals with policy issues.

Download or read book Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities written by Robert Reid and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Practical and accessible, this book provides the first step-by-step guide to cognitive strategy instruction, which has been shown to be one of the most effective instructional techniques for students with learning problems. Presented are proven strategies that students can use to improve their self-regulated learning, study skills, and performance in specific content areas, including written language, reading, and math. Clear directions for teaching the strategies in the elementary or secondary classroom are accompanied by sample lesson plans and many concrete examples. Enhancing the book's hands-on utility are more than 20 reproducible worksheets and forms"--

Download or read book Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities written by Lucy C. Martin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a teacher for teachers, this engaging book provides more than 100 practical strategies for students with learning disabilities, along with guidance on accommodations and assessment.

Download or read book The Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook written by Joan M. Harwell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this classic resource is a comprehensive source of information, strategies, and activities for working with learning disabled students. The book offers special educators, classroom teachers, and parents a wealth of new and proven suggestions and ready-to-use materials for helping LD students of all ages learn and perform at their fullest potential.

Download or read book Viewpoints on Interventions for Learners with Disabilities written by Festus E. Obiakor and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on divergent perspectives and innovative interventions known to maximize the fullest potential of people with exceptionalities. Emphasizing that intervention strategy objectives must always be to meet individual learners unique needs, contributions reflect where we are and where we are going in the field of special education.

Download or read book Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low and middle income countries written by Anne M. Hayes and published by RTI Press. This book was released on 2018-04-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.

Download or read book Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities written by Roger Pierangelo and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides the reader with a very clear understanding of the student with learning disabilities. This book addresses in detail all the possible processing weaknesses and provides strategies to help a student access the general education curriculum. It′s something you can pick up, locate valuable information in, and refer to time and again." —Esther M. Eacho, Special Education Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Discover how to effectively meet the needs of students with learning disabilities! Learning disabilities (LD) vary with each student, and teaching strategies for learners with LD must be responsive to individual differences. Written in an easy-to-read format by experts in special education, this step-by-step guide presents a comprehensive look at learning disabilities, such as cognitive or memory deficits, social-emotional problems, and dyslexia, and discusses appropriate academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and classroom accommodations for learners with LD. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this resource also covers communicating with parents, the school′s responsibilities in the special education process, and legal issues for educators and parents. General and special education teachers will find numerous reproducible forms, a complete glossary of terms, and information on topics such as: Promoting positive social interactions IEP development and educational placement options Postsecondary education options, vocational assessments, and other transition services The role of Response to Intervention (RTI) Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities provides an invaluable set of tools to help teachers create a positive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging for all learners.

Download or read book Learning Disability Intervention Manual written by Stephen B. McCarney and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook designed to help establish goals, objectives, and educational intervention strategies for teaching students with learning disabilities.

Download or read book Instructional Strategies for Students With Mild Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disability written by Richard M. Gargiulo and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for Students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disabilities is a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in special and general education teacher preparation programs (as well as practicing professionals) offering a solid, research based text on instructional methodologies for teaching students with intellectual disability across the spectrum of intellectual abilities. The book addresses both academic and functional curricula in addition to behavioral interventions. Additionally, Instructional Strategies for Students Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disability adopts developmental or life span approach covering preschool through adolescence and young adulthood.

Download or read book Learning Disability Strategies for Teachers and Parents written by Assistivemart Learning Disabilities and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly researched book of 409 pages addresses how to manage and educate children with Learning Disabilities.Take immediate steps to improve the child's life with creative teaching strategies and parenting tips aimed at making learning easier for the child.Applicable for children from 3 years of age up to 9. Although most strategies can be used for just about any disability, this book focuses on the following: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Aphasia, Apraxia, Ataxia, APD (Auditory Processing Disorder), VPD (Visual Processing Disorder), Down Syndrome, Finding the right schooling.With tons of in the field, tried and tested methods by many teachers and parents, these approved strategies will help: -Better address classroom disruptive behavior-Better engage the child while learning at school or at home-Deal with the child's home work frustration-Better control of impulses and emotions-Better analytical thinking-Better self regulation-Improve reading skills-Improve memory retention-Improve independent learning skills-Improve the child's self confidence-Enable the child to have fun while learningThe strategies address the challenges of parents, tutors and teachers on teaching individuals with Learning Disabilities so as to give the child a far better chance at being happy and successful in their schooling, career, social life's and later heading into adulthood.This book adopts some powerful and innovative teaching methods with tips and strategies that give hands-on direction that is necessary for the child to enjoy learning and being more engaged. Changing the tedious routine of learning, along with all its frustrations, into fun endeavors that is time well spent.With hundreds of hours of research and first hand experiences, the book aims to leave the reader with easy-to-follow steps of techniques proven to boost specific skills and empower the reader. Lots of problem solving ideas and routines that parents, tutors and teachers can use immediately to improve the child's live. Small changes can add up to big improvements.A good tip is that these strategies can be used with different disabilities. Regardless of the specific method for each type of learning disability that is here offered in abundance, there is always something varied and innovative that can be done to get the most out of the time we spend with children.About the author: Constantina Akrotiriadou; MBA in Special (Inclusive) Education, MBA in Technologies of Learning and Communications. She is a professional in the education field and loves to surround herself daily with children of all backgrounds and potentials. Constantina is actively involved with children of all ages and speaks from first-hand experience, and wants to share her wealth of information that she has gathered over the many years that she has worked with children with and without Learning Disabilities. With a deep appreciation and devotion to teaching, she seeks to educate and foster learning independency, a healthy state of mind and build up all her students self confidenc

Download or read book Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties 2 E written by Janette K. Klingner and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practitioner resource and course text has given thousands of K-12 teachers evidence-based tools for helping students--particularly those at risk for reading difficulties--understand and acquire new knowledge from text. The authors present a range of scientifically validated instructional techniques and activities, complete with helpful classroom examples and sample lessons. The book describes ways to assess comprehension, build the skills that good readers rely on, and teach students to use multiple comprehension strategies flexibly and effectively. Each chapter features thought-provoking discussion questions. Reproducible lesson plans and graphic organizers can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Chapters on content-area literacy, English language learners, and intensive interventions. *Incorporates current research on each component of reading comprehension. *Discusses ways to align instruction with the Common Core State Standards. *Additional instructional activities throughout.

Download or read book Intervention Research in Learning Disabilities written by Thomas E. Scruggs and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intervention Research in Learning Disabilities is based on proceedings of the Symposium on Intervention Research sponsored by the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children and held at Purdue University, November 14-16, 1988. It presents a wide range of critical issues and insights, both theoretical and practical, related to research with learning disabled individuals. The book is divided into four broad sections: issues in intervention research, academic interventions, social and behavioral interventions, and postsecondary interventions. It considers both present and future directions of such research. Topics explored include variance and verities in learning disability interventions, instruction derived from the strategy deficit model, enhancement of academic performance with mnemonic instruction, the content enhancement model for promoting content acquisition, interactive teaching and learning, social skills training (and an alternative approach to social skills training), the use of schema in research on the problem solving of learning disabled adolescents, and intervention effectiveness at the postsecondary level.

Download or read book Writing Assessment and Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities written by Nancy Mather and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-12 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide for anyone who teaches writing to students with learning disabilities This valuable resource helps teachers who want to sharpen their skills in analyzing and teaching writing to students with learning disabilities. The classroom-tested, research-proven strategies offered in this book work with all struggling students who have difficulties with writing-even those who have not been classified as learning disabled. The book offers a review of basic skills-spelling, punctuation, and capitalization-and includes instructional strategies to help children who struggle with these basics. The authors provide numerous approaches for enhancing student performance in written expression. They explore the most common reasons students are reluctant to write and offer helpful suggestions for motivating them. Includes a much-needed guide for teaching and assessing writing skills with children with learning disabilities Contains strategies for working with all students that struggle with writing Offers classroom-tested strategies, helpful information, 100+ writing samples with guidelines for analysis, and handy progress-monitoring charts Includes ideas for motivating reluctant writers Mather is an expert in the field of learning disabilities and is the best-selling author of Essentials of Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement Assessment

Download or read book Handbook of Learning Disabilities First Edition written by H. Lee Swanson and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2005-11-30 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive handbook reviews the major theoretical, methodological, and instructional advances that have occurred in the field of learning disabilities over the last 20 years. With contributions from leading researchers, the volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge on the nature of learning disabilities, their relationship to basic psychological and brain processes, and how students with these difficulties can best be identified and treated. Findings are reviewed on ways to support student performance in specific skill areas--including language arts, math, science, and social studies--as well as general principles of effective instruction that cut across academic domains.

Download or read book Learning About Learning Disabilities written by Po-Zen Wong and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first textbook to give equal attention to the intellectual, conceptual, and practical aspects of learning disabilities. Topical coverage is both comprehensive and thorough, and the information presented is up-to-date. Provides a balanced focus on both the conceptual and practical aspects of learning disabilities (LD)**The research covered is far more comprehensive and of greater depth than any other LD textbook**The work is distinctive in its treatment of such important areas as consultation skills and service delivery