Resources - LD@school

Using the Response to Intervention (RTI) Model to Develop Reading Fluency in Grade 2 Students

Published May 27, 2020, by LDAOeng Teachers devote a lot of energy to teaching students to become competent readers, which is even more challenging in the inclusive classroom where some students have reading difficulties. This article examines the efficacy of a teaching activity program designed and tested in the three tiers of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. 0 Comments

Bringing Mindfulness to Learning at Home

Published May 22, 2020, by LDAOeng Mindfulness interventions are often used in schools to promote social and emotional competencies among K-12 students. You can use the same principles to help your child lower their stress and improve their executive function, attention, and emotional control at home. 0 Comments

Reading for Science at Home

Published May 22, 2020, by LDAOeng For many students with LDs, reading is a challenge that may impact their ability to ‘reading to learn’ in Science. You can use these strategies to help your child learn to read science at home. 0 Comments

Project-Based Learning at Home

Published May 15, 2020, by LDAOeng Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be easily integrated into distance learning to keep your child working steadily over a longer period of time with less direct oversight on your part. Your child can develop independent research and work skills while delving deeper into topics through genuine curiosity. 0 Comments

What Strategies Can Parents Use to Support Students with LDs in Math?

Published May 12, 2020, by LDAOeng It can be challenging to have to help your child learn math concepts you may not have touched for many years; especially if your child has a learning disability (LD). My hope is that this article will show you five helpful ways you can help to engage and support your child with math at home. 0 Comments

Using Differentiation to Support Learning at Home

Published May 12, 2020, by LDAOeng In the classroom, teachers work to understand the learning profiles of their students and ensure that lessons and assignments are developed to meet everyone’s needs. At home, you can apply differentiation to help your child meet their learning goals. 0 Comments

Supporting Online Learning Using the Brain’s Natural Strengths

Published May 12, 2020, by LDAOeng Online learning requires considerably more voluntary focus and the ability to persist when an effort is needed. By using the four pillars of learning, active engagement, attention, error feedback, and consolidation you can support all your students when they are learning away from the classroom. 0 Comments

Shortcuts for Math Problem Solving

Published May 12, 2020, by LDAOeng LDs that impact mathematics learning are diverse, and may take many different forms. If your child is struggling with the procedure of a math problem, for example not knowing where to start or forgetting the order of steps to solve a problem, then a heuristic may be helpful. 0 Comments

Five Strategies for Helping Students with LDs Avoid Procrastination

Published May 11, 2020, by LDAOeng Studies show that many students postpone their schoolwork, which affects school performance. Procrastination is particularly present in students with learning disabilities (LDs), where resilience and persistence in dealing with a task are often weaker. 0 Comments

Using Manipulatives to Support Math Learning at Home

Published May 7, 2020, by LDAOeng Using manipulatives to support math learning at home can help students at all grade levels improve their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. 0 Comments