American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Identification of Learning Disabilities
This PDF brief addresses significant changes from previous regulations to current regulatory requirements regarding the identification of specific learning disabilities. It was produced by the Office of Special Education and...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Learning Disabilities
This resource provides a wealth of information about learning disabilities, the most common of which is dyslexia - difficulty with language and reading.
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
Other
Learning Disabilities Association of California
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: October Is Learning Disabilities Month
October was designated LD Month in 1985 through a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. Each year the celebration is used to educate the public about learning disabilities.
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Sld Eligibility: New Regulations
This 2006 PDF brief describes the 2004 amendments to the IDEA, which provide significant changes in the determination of specific learning disability (SLD) eligibility. It was written by Perry A. Zirkel and released by the National...
Other
Eric: The Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities
When a child is slow to learn new information it can often trouble a parent. What are the signs of a learning disability? What can a parent do to help correct these problems? This site reviews this information.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Learning Disabilities
Complete health information on a variety of topics dealing with learning disabilities.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Adolescent Literacy and Older Students With Learning Disabilities
This report describes the adolescent literacy problem (grades 4 to 12), its consequences, and contributing factors. Guiding principles for assessment, instruction, and professional development, as well as recommendations for short-term...
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
PBS
Pbs: Misunderstood Minds
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Writing Disabilities: An Overview
Learn from an expert why some kids with learning disabilities struggle with writing and how some instructional approaches can help.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Assistive Technology for Kids With Learning Disabilities: An Overview
If your child has a learning disability, he or she may benefit from assistive technology tools that play to their strengths and work around their challenges.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Blending Multiple Genres in Theme Baskets
The theme-basket concept of literature instruction combines several approaches known to work with marginalized readers, students with learning disabilities, and ELLs: 1) a thematic approach to teaching literature, 2) the use of...
LD Online
Ld Online: Learning Disabilities Online: Phoneme Awareness Activity
What do you know about phoneme activities for collaborative classrooms? This site will show how to develop your own activities to sharpen your students phonemic awareness skills. This informative resource will support any teacher's work...
LD Online
Ld Online: Teaching Expressive Writing to Ld Students
Author provides a research-based instructional essay on three components that consistently led to improved outcomes: adhering to a basic framework, teaching critical steps in the writing process, and providing feedback.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Grouping Students Who Struggle With Reading
There are a variety of grouping formats that have been proven effective for teaching reading to students with learning disabilities: whole class, small group, pairs, and one-on-one. This article summarizes the research and implications...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Colorado Learning Disability Criteria Part 2
This webinar highlights recent changes to the eligibility criteria and identification process for identifying Colorado students as having specific learning disabilities (SLD). Candy Myers of the Colorado Department of Education gives an...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: A Family Guide to Response to Intervention
This family guide provides an overview of the basic components of RTI and includes questions parents may want to ask their child's school regarding how they can get involved in the RTI process. The guide also addresses the relation of...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Parent Page: Eis and Rti Work Together
This 2007 brief explains the connection between Early Intervening Services (EIS), as stipulated in the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA, and Response to Intervention (RTI). It was created by the National Research Center on Learning...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Using Cbm to Determine Rti
This training module describes the difference between RTI and traditional assessment for learning disabilities, the basics of RTI using a three-tier model, and instructional interventions within each tier. The module also discusses...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Parent Page: Responsiveness to Intervention
This 2007 brief provides an overview of Response to Intervention (RTI) and its primary components. It was created by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and could be of particular interest to families who are looking...