NEW WEBINAR: Implementation of Tier 2 Supports from the Board to the Classroom
Join LD@school for a free webinar where two Ontario school boards share practical strategies for implementing Tier 2 supports at the system and classroom levels.
An Introduction to the Science of Math
This article explores how evidence from cognitive science and the Science of Reading can inform effective math instruction. By understanding when and how to use explicit and inquiry-based strategies, educators can design responsive, inclusive learning experiences that support all students—especially those still building foundational skills.
The Importance of Math Fact Fluency: Evidence-Informed Classroom Practices
Building math fact fluency boosts confidence, reduces cognitive load, and supports higher-level math skills. This article shares evidence-based strategies for students with LDs, ADHD, and struggling learners.
AI in the Classroom: Teaching, Learning, and LD Support
This article explores how AI in the classroom can transform teaching and learning by supporting differentiated instruction, enhancing lesson planning, and empowering students—especially those with learning disabilities—to take ownership of their learning journey.
WEBINAR RECORDING: Using Artificial Intelligence as Assistive Technology to Support Executive Functions
Explore how AI can be leveraged to help students with learning disabilities (LDs) compensate for Executive Function skills.
LEARNING MODULE: Planning for and Responding to Learning Needs with Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
This module is intended to provide an introductory overview of the concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated instruction (DI). These two educational approaches can provide tremendous support to students diagnosed with learning disabilities (LDs), as well as their typically developing peers.
VIDEO: The Dynamic Nature of Tier 2 Literacy Instruction
Click here to view the video transcript. Since the Ontario Human Rights Commission released its Right to Read Report recommendations, fundamental changes have taken place in the way reading is taught in Ontario schools. Educators across the province have begun using science-based, systematic, and explicit instruction in their classrooms. However, every student is different, and [...]
Assistive Technology Built in to Chrome Devices
Written by Katie Guild, Assistive Technology Trainer and Advisor, Amethyst Demonstration School Students who are identified with a learning disability (LD) that results in difficulties with the development and use of skills in reading and writing will often have computer supports listed as an essential accommodation in their IEP. This will lead to the student [...]
Assistive Technology Built in to Windows Devices
Written by Katie Guild, Assistive Technology Trainer and Advisor, Amethyst Demonstration School Students who are identified with a learning disability (LD) that results in difficulties with the development and use of skills in reading and writing will often have computer supports listed as an essential accommodation in their IEP. This will lead to the student [...]
Webinar Recording: The Road to Written Fluency in Young Writers
Join the presenter on her journey to determine the underlying causes keeping students from writing and the best ways to help them.