As individuals, each of us has a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. But sometimes we are exceptionally strong or weak in certain areas. In the school setting, students with exceptional strengths and weaknesses may have different instructional needs than other students. Twice exceptional or 2e is a term used...
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Common Core State Standards and Students with Disabilities As the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are implemented in states across the country, parents and teachers have expressed concern regarding the education of students with disabilities. Many have questions, such as the following: What impact will these standards have on my child...
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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH DYSLEXIA—IT’S NEVER TOO LATE Beginning in grade 4, skilled reading is necessary for school achievement in all subject areas. Beyond school, reading proficiency is just as mportant for job success. As we grow and mature, more and more is expected of all...
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Yes it’s that time of the year again…….EXAM TIME! Are you ready? How do you prepare for a ‘text based’ exam……..Like English, English Literature, Humanities, History, Social Science and so on?…… You will have to write long essays and complete short answer questions in a timed written exam. Sound like...
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A Remediation A remediation refers directly to a learning program, a method of teaching or a teaching style that caters specifically to a dyslexic child’s identified areas of weakness. This means the child may leave class to have access to a learning support teacher and a program that is intensive,...
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Depending on whether you share classrooms with other teachers or have your own for the school year, here are 17 strategies you can apply to make your classroom more dyslexia friendly for your students. 1.  Have the student sit close to you can see when they need help and offer...
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Ways to support your dyslexic child at school Why you need to take the time to meet with your child’s teachers before every school year commences You do this for a number of reasons. 1. It will lower your protective parent anxiety levels. 2. It will make your child feel...
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