Resources - LD@school

Upcoming Webinar: Evidence-based Early Literacy Practices to Support Every Learner

Published May 9, 2022, by LDAOeng This webinar will discuss the essential components of Early Literacy Instruction: oral language, vocabulary, phoneme awareness, and alphabetic knowledge. 0 Comments

Evidence-Based Assessment in the Science of Reading

Published March 22, 2022, by LDAOeng Rigorous, systematic, and explicit instruction of reading must go hand-in-hand with a comprehensive reading assessment system to allow educators to adjust instruction to meet the specific needs of students. 0 Comments

The Science of Reading Part 2: Developing Reading Skills

Published March 7, 2022, by LDAOeng In this episode, Stacey Rickman explains the importance of targeted practice, scope and sequence, regular assessment and how these can be used to move educators from the current reactive intervention approach to literacy instruction to a model of prevention, where all students are taught the skills that result in proficient reading. 0 Comments

Using the “Road to Reading Infographic” to Guide Assessment of and Intervention for Foundational Literacy Skills

Published February 28, 2022, by LDAOeng The Road to Reading infographic was designed to provide an easy-to-follow visual overview of the developmental sequence in which foundational literacy skills are acquired in students. 0 Comments

The Science of Reading Part 1: The Five Pillars

Published February 28, 2022, by LDAOeng In this episode, Stacey and Lawrence discuss the current state of literacy instruction in Ontario and Stacey introduces the five pillars of reading, the core skills necessary to become a skilled reader, that have emerged from decades of research. 0 Comments

Webinar Recording: The Road to Reading – Strategies for Literacy Assessment and Intervention

Published February 10, 2022, by LDAOeng Using evidence-based assessment and instructional strategies, this webinar will guide educators in the use of curriculum-based measures to quickly and effectively assess the development of key foundational literacy skills in their students. 0 Comments

How can educators support students with LDs while hybrid learning?

Published February 4, 2022, by LDAOeng Although the hybrid model can make aspects of learning difficult for students with LDs there are ways to ensure students are consistently supported and accommodated during online and in-person learning. 0 Comments

Staying Connected to Students with LDs while Learning Remotely: Testimonials and concrete examples

Published December 7, 2021, by LDAOeng Stephanie Dionne has collected advice from teachers on how educators can stay connected with students who have learning disabilities (LDs) while learning remotely. 0 Comments

Calming Measures in the Classroom: Support or Distraction?

Published November 4, 2021, by LDAOeng Calming measures are methods used by students to regulate their emotions and their engagement in tasks but could they be more distraction than support? 0 Comments

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Published October 1, 2021, by LDAOeng The LD@school team has developed a toolkit for educators to use during Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (#LDmonth) to help spread awareness in your school and classroom. You may choose to use one or all of the resources, share with your colleagues, students, parents or your community. 0 Comments