Setting Kids Up for Success This School Year
Response to Intervention in Primary Grade Reading
RTI should begin with universal screenings at the beginning of the year, says the U.S. Department of Education. See more recommended practices for implementing a tiered response to intervention system in reading.
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Preparing Your Child for a Successful Academic Year
Parents and kids should start talking about the upcoming school year now — including defining each family member's roles and responsibilities.
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Four Steps to Selecting a School for Your Child
Whether you are choosing public school, private school, or homeschooling, careful planning is a must. Here are some questions to consider when looking for a school that meets your child's needs.
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First Person Story: Capable of Anything
Sixteen-year-old Meghan explains how her 10th grade English teacher changed her mind about school by recognizing her disability and fostering her strengths in music and storytelling.
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New Research on LD
The State of Learning Disabilities
A new report by the National Center for Learning Disabilities offers findings on the prevalence of LD, graduation and employment rates among people with LD, and racial inequities in identification.
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Study: Dyslexia May Have Auditory Tie
A new study finds that people with dyslexia have more trouble recognizing voices than people without dyslexia, reports the New York Times.
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Increase in Brain Volume Following Reading Intervention
A new article released by the journal NeuroImage features the results of a study of children with dyslexia who received intensive reading instruction using Lindamood-Bell's Seeing Stars® program for reading and spelling. Reading skill improvements resulting from the intervention were accompanied by measurable increases in brain volume. [Disclosure: LD OnLine receives funding from Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.]
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Ask the Tech Expert: iPad Apps
A teacher wants to know: Where can we find information about apps for the iPad in special education?
Technology expert Dr. Tracy Gray offers some online lists compiled by assistive technology specialists.
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Recommended Book
The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander
In this book, parenting educator Barbara Coloroso explains the three kinds of bullying, how to protect your child from succumbing to bullying, what to do if your child is a bully, and more.
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Legal Brief: Evaluations
A parent is asking: Can a school refuse an assessment or diagnosis conducted by a licensed medical professional?
Special education lawyer Matt Cohen says a school must consider an outside evaluation but is not obligated to accept its findings.
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