Learning disabilities & delays Archives - Page 7 of 11 - Brookes Publishing Co.

7 ways to foster self-esteem and resilience in all learners

Many schools and districts struggle with higher-level challenges to inclusive education. Read More

Supporting students on the path to disability pride

How can you best support students with invisible disabilities—including but not limited to learning disabilities, speech/language disorders, and behavioral disorders—on their path to pride and empowerment? Read More

Tip for Transition: The Dream Sheet

Use this powerful transition tool to help students map out their dreams. Read More

Blended practices for supporting ALL children in inclusive early childhood settings

As more and more early childhood settings implement inclusive practices, teachers need to blend special and general education techniques to help all children learn. Read More

5 mnemonic strategies to help students succeed in school

Use of mnemonics is a highly effective way to help students (with and without disabilities) recall and retrieve the new information you teach. Read More

Quickly and reliably screen students for language/literacy disorders—including dyslexia

Early identification of students who are struggling with language and/or literacy is a key component to improving academic outcomes. Read More

Progress monitoring and its applicability for use in RTI

Progress monitoring measures have come to the forefront of educational assessment with the emergence of RTI frameworks for identification of children with learning difficulties. Read More

Changing perspectives on intellectual and developmental disabilities

Read this chapter excerpt to discover three different perspectives on intellectual and developmental disabilities and how these have influenced supports for people with disabilities. Read More

Introduction to Blended Practices

Read the excerpt for an introduction to the structure and content of Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Second Edition. Read More

Reflective Exercises: Unpack Your Perceptions About Diversity

This filled-out questionnaire shows sample answers to questions prompting students to reflect upon their perceptions of someone from a diverse background, whether it be in terms of disability, race/ethnicity, language, or family structure. Read More