Stereotyping and marginalization are big problems for students who have difficulty learning, even if they are average or above average intelligence as LD students are.

Reading Rockets has a wealth of sound information about teaching children to read. Here are some articles that provide basic knowledge on this topic:

Much of the information on the Colorín Colorado website is applicable to all English language learners, not just those whose first language is Spanish.

There are many technology tools to choose from today, and more are constantly being developed.

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There are a few universities around the United States which offer graduate specializations in learning disabilities.

Newcomer programs are programs designed for recent immigrants at the secondary school level who have little or no English proficiency, and limited or no formal education in their native countries.