On Monday, May 21, 2007, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling of significance to parents. The case is Winkelman v. Parma School District, U.S.S.C. Docket No. 05-983 (May…
Pre-K thru High School
- Educators
- grades 6 – 8
- grades 9 - 12
- grades K - 5
- Parents
- Pre-K thru High School
- Professionals
- Teaching Reading
Accommodations, Techniques and Aids For Learning
While the majority of a student’s program should be as closely aligned with the general education curriculum as possible, some accommodations and modifications may be necessary. Listed below are some…
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Early Childhood
- Educators
- Parents
- Pre-K thru High School
- Professional Resources
- Professionals
- Special Education Services
First Steps for Parents When School Problems Are Observed
If a student is having unusual difficulty in school the parent should discuss the situation with the teacher and other school personnel. Most schools have a problem-solving team which works…
- Adult Literacy
- Adults
- Educators
- grades 6 – 8
- grades 9 - 12
- K-5
- pre-K
- Pre-K thru High School
- Teaching Adults with LD
Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Research continues to confirm that we can teach students with learning disabilities to “learn how to learn.” We can put them into a position to compete and hold their own.…
Reading Instruction: Tips for Teachers
Reading is the single most important educational skill your students will learn. Understanding the organization and meaning of text and instruction in both phonics and literature is essential to helping…
Encouraging Compliance and Managing Non-Compliance at School
What are the root causes of compliant behavior and the strategies to use at school? Dr. Russell Barkley, an expert in child behavior, encourages teachers to examine compliance and non-compliance…
Social Skills and Learning Disabilities
The consequences of learning disabilities are rarely confined to school or work. Many areas of life are affected, including the role of the person with learning disabilities in their family,…
- Beyond the Classroom
- Early Childhood
- Educators
- grades 6 – 8
- grades 9 - 12
- grades K - 5
- LD/ADHD Basics
- Parents
- pre-K
- Pre-K thru High School
- Professionals
- Students
A Learning Disability is Only One Part of a Child
When a child is born, it is usually a time of joy for the whole family. How new parents respond to this new little person is influenced by many factors.…
IEPs and School Transfers
IDEA provides guidelines for a child with a disability transferring to another school in or out of district within the same state or out of state. The guidelines are specific…
Student Success Formula
Today’s schools face numerous, difficult challenges in preparing students for their roles in the world. The Expansion of Information Content explosion – the ever-expanding amount of information being added to…
