Search results matching tags 'special education', 'ld student', 'tutor', and 'consultant'

Training to increase reading skills

Ilene — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:01:00 GMT

Ten high school honor society seniors have been trained to use Fletcher’s Place Reading Program with first graders in an afterschool program. The high school students did really well in learning the program and presenting it to the younger children. The first graders have increased their skills and reading level. One first grade teacher said her student had never really shown an interest in reading before this, but now she seems motivated to learn. I think this is a model program that could be used in many other school districts.

General Education and the LD student

Ilene — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:37:00 GMT

This is a copy of my post on the LD Online group on LinkedIn.

Sadly, many general education teachers still do not understand Learning Disabilities. They have been given very little training in teaching students with LD, their expectations may be lower than they are for general education students, and they are sometimes unsure of how to prepare lesson plans to include all students. With many budget cuts ahead, these LD students will be spending more time with General Education teachers and their education may not meet their unique needs.