Resources - LD@school

LEARNING MODULE: Secondary School Part 2: Teaching Techniques and Student Skills

Published August 31, 2021, by LDAOeng This module is intended to provide educators across all subjects with the necessary teaching tools to support their students with LDs to gain the skills and knowledge required for success in secondary school, and beyond. 0 Comments

VIDEO: Tory’s Success Story – How Educators Helped Me Succeed

Published August 30, 2021, by LDAOeng Tory was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. Watch this video and discover the simple moments of support from caring educators that made all the difference. 0 Comments

Supporting the Development of Self-Determination as a Lever for Engaging Learners

Published August 27, 2021, by LDAOeng Supporting the development of self-determination appears to be a promising way to promote academic success and seems to have an impact beyond the school career of students with and without learning disabilities (LDs). 0 Comments

Building Oral Language Skills through Classroom Instruction: Six High-Yield Strategies to Borrow from the Clinic

Published August 25, 2021, by LDAOeng This article provides a number of high leverage strategies to target oral language skills that can be adapted for classroom instruction. 0 Comments

VIDEO: Using Storybooks to Build Language Skills

Published August 25, 2021, by LDAOeng Watch this video to learn more about LITES, how it can help students build their oral language skills, and how to implement some of the same strategies in your classroom. 0 Comments

Should educators prioritize student learning loss or mental health in September?

Published August 23, 2021, by LDAOeng As we approach a third school year affected by this pandemic, the challenges for those working in schools are very different. And in many ways, the goals won’t be clear until after school begins in September. 0 Comments

SMHO: Promoting the Mental Health of Students with Learning Disabilities

Published August 20, 2021, by LDAOeng Students with learning disabilities may be at greater risk for mental health problems including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and interpersonal problems. Deanna Swift, from School Mental Health Ontario provides resources support educators in their efforts to create a mentally healthy classroom. 0 Comments

What influences the effectiveness of Assistive Technology for students with LDs?

Published August 18, 2021, by LDAOeng Research indicates that a number of conditions must be met in order to maximize the effectiveness of assistive technology, three of which are in this article. 0 Comments

Stop, Observe and Act: A Strategy for Managing Attention, Impulsiveness and Anxiety

Published July 23, 2021, by LDAOeng ADHD and anxiety have become big problems for classroom teachers. New research on the notion of cognitive control leads us to believe that managing attention, impulsiveness, and anxiety requires several shared skills, which can be taught explicitly. 0 Comments

What are some simple ways I can work phonemic awareness into my reading instruction?

Published July 21, 2021, by LDAOeng Phonemic awareness is not only one of the strongest predictors of reading and writing success, but it is also fun to teach. Here are a few ways that educators can work it into kindergarten and primary classrooms. 0 Comments