Key ingredients in the recipe for the apple pie that students need to be successful learners are: (1) focused attention; (2) an organized mental framework; (3) strong language skills; (4) general knowledge and information; (5) time to learn; (6) basic word and number skills; and (7) emotional confidence and calm. This article shows you how to bake until well done, then enjoy the sweet taste of success!
Children who are non-native English speakers are served in a variety of ways at school. Learn about English as a Second Language and bilingual education in this overview of different program models.
Some children can master decoding and still be poor comprehenders. Learn what interventions have been found to help these children read narrative and expository texts more strategically.
Alise Brann, Tracy Gray, Ph.D., PowerUp WHAT WORKS
The specific signs of dyslexia, both weaknesses and strengths, vary widely. Problems with oral language, decoding, fluency, spelling, and handwriting are addressed, as well as strengths in higher order thinking skills.
Mark Smith wrote from his experiences parenting a son with ADHD. “When we were reading everything we could find about the disorder, we were disappointed not to find more books from a child’s point of view that showed other children in the same situation, a book to reassure kids that they aren’t the only one this is happening to. That’s why I wrote Pay Attention, Slosh!”
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Evaluation is used to identify the children who are eligible for special education and the type of help they need. Find out four steps in the evaluation process, from analyzing known information to developing a program.
