This module presents the ways in which educators and other school board professionals can work with students and families to help students with LDs to succeed in their education and will provide guidance, strategies, and tools to help build strong school-family relationships.
Assistive technology typically does not close gaps in learning, and on its own can be discriminatory and a barrier to learning. A balanced and well-monitored approach to the use of AT is the most equitable solution for supporting students with LDs.
The impacts of anti-Black racism on the mental health of Black students include (but aren’t limited to) under-diagnosis, misdiagnosis, denial of service, lack of culturally relevant services, and race-related stress exacerbating or creating mental health problems or illnesses
When done in a thoughtful, informed and intentional way, engaging students in discussions about anti-Black racism acknowledges and addresses systemic racial injustice.
Whether facilitating a discussion or responding to a situation that perpetuates racism or marginalization, it can be helpful to remember to Listen, Believe, & Act.
Creating inclusive classrooms can be hard work. It takes commitment to the guidelines of inclusion and a willingness to critically examine our beliefs, assumptions, and practices.
Oral language is an important skill, foundational to reading which is crucial for reading comprehension. Even if a child has strong word decoding abilities, if they do not understand the meaning of the text they have read, reading comprehension will not happen.
Research clearly shows that adopting inclusive and equitable teaching practices is a winning strategy for all students, particularly for immigrant and marginalized students, because it can make the difference between school success or failure.
LD@school spoke with former and current students and their parents about their journey of learning to read. By sharing their experiences and the supports that worked for them, students with LDs can help parents and educators understand how to help others who are struggling to learn to read.
Use the strategies included in this article to help create inclusive classrooms that are spaces where ALL students feel welcomed and valued.
