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WEBINAR! Growth Mindset: Putting Positive Thinking into Practice

For educators, setting the stage for a successful school year begins with practicing and applying a growth mindset in your daily approach. Students with learning disabilities (LDs) can struggle with negative self-image, poor self-esteem and a lack of resilience; these students may have a “fixed mindset”. A growth mindset has been shown to increase positive learning outcomes for students with LDs, and educators can impact their students’ well-being and achievement by modelling a growth mindset for learning. This webinar will provide educators with an understanding of the relationship between growth mindset and achievement, as well as resources and strategies for supporting students with LDs.

By LDAOeng|October 2nd, 2017|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Webinar|0 Comments

LD@school Twitter Hashtag Contest!

During Awareness Month (#LDmonth), we’re having a Twitter contest where we will be giving away one $100 gift card to Staples! This is your chance to raise your voice and share information about learning disabilities, best practices in your classroom, and resources with the Twitter community. How it works Each time you use our hashtag [...]

By LDAOeng|October 2nd, 2017|Categories: Educator Supports, Technology|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Learning Disabilities (LDs) are very common and affect approximately 10% of Canadians, which means that 1 in 10 students in your classroom may have learning disabilities. 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 [...]

By LDAOeng|October 2nd, 2017|Categories: Educator Supports|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Supplementary Resources|0 Comments

Effective Behaviour Management for Students with LDs and Behavioural Disorders

Behavioural disorders, particularly those of the externalized type[1], and learning disabilities often occur together. Indeed, the comorbidity between these two types of disorders in students was identified more than 20 years ago (Hinshaw, 1992). More specifically, empirical studies have shown that 75% of students with learning disabilities also lack social skills (Lane, Gresham, & O’Shaughnessy, 2002; National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, 2008).

By LDAOeng|July 24th, 2017|Categories: Behaviour|Tags: Article, Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Visual Strategies for Organization and Planning

The goal of this video is to show educators how using visual structure and supports can improve organization and planning in our students.

By LDAOeng|July 24th, 2017|Categories: Executive Function|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

Blended Learning: Levelling the Playing Field for Students with Learning Disabilities

Students with LDs are often singled out in the classroom because they are usually the only ones using technology. This is not the case in Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) because every student within this board has access to technology as part of a blended learning initiative. Watch this video to see how students at St. Ambrose School in HPCDSB are using technology, how its building their confidence, and the difference educators and administrators are seeing in their school board.

By LDAOeng|June 26th, 2017|Categories: Technology|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

How do we encourage more educators to integrate technology into their classrooms?

Answered by Lise Galuga and Marie-Josée Joly Technology has made great strides over the last few decades. Today, we rely on small devices that remind us of our appointments, allow us to collaborate on writing documents, make audio recordings or videos, or entertain us. Today’s students cannot fathom a world without technology. They regularly engage [...]

By LDAOeng|June 16th, 2017|Categories: Technology|Tags: Ask the Experts, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

LDMH: A Handbook on Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

The Integra Program by the Child Development Institute is the only accredited children’s mental health agency in Canada to specialize in providing mental health services exclusively to children, youth and families with learning disabilities. LDMH: A Handbook on Learning Disabilities and Mental Health is a resource developed by Integra Program staff as part of their [...]

By LDAOeng|May 15th, 2017|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Supplementary Resources|0 Comments

Including Students with Special Education Needs in French as a Second Language Programs: A Guide for Ontario Schools

“Inclusive education is based on the principles of acceptance and inclusion of all students. Students see themselves reflected in their curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, in which diversity is honoured and all individuals are respected.” (Realizing the Promise of Diversity: Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, 2009, p. 4.)

By LDAOeng|May 11th, 2017|Categories: Educator Supports|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Supplementary Resources|0 Comments

How does one differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe LDs?

How does one differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe LDs? How can I tailor my interventions/strategies to the needs of students with differing degrees of learning disabilities? Answered by Dr. Maria Kokai M.A., PhD., C.Psyc., Chief Psychologist with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. According to the definition, learning disabilities are due to genetic, congenital [...]

By LDAOeng|April 4th, 2017|Categories: IEPs|Tags: Ask the Experts, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

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