Special Education:

Creating an Environment for Learning Disabilities: A Resource and Planning Guide

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Effective Education and Learning

   Elements of Effective Instruction

   Characteristics of Students with LD

   Conclusion

   References

    

2. Theories of Teaching and Learning

   Developmental Theory

   Behavioral Theory

   Metacognitive Theories

   Psycholinguistic Theory

   References

    

3. Remediation and Skills

   Reading

   Spelling

   Written language

   Mathematics

   Affective Skills

   Physical Education

   Learning Strategies

   References

    

4. Compensation and Strategies

   Language

   Mathematics

   Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Skills

   Teaching and Learning Techniques

   References

    

5. Enrichment

   Literature, Writing, and Communication

   Mathematics, Science, and Computers

   Visual Arts and Performing Arts

   Social Sciences, Business, and Economics

   Cognitive Domain

   Affective and Social Domain

   References

    

6. Establishing the Assessment Process

   Federal Definition

   Kinds of Assessment

   Analyze the Status Quo

   Collect Needed Information

   Analyze and Synthesize Information

   Apply New Information

   References

    

7. Establishing the Quality of Assessment

   Assessment in the Content Areas

   Assessment in Learning Process

   Assessment for Transition

   References

    

8. Program Models

   Skill- or Subject-Focused Programs and Models

   Strategy-Focused Programs and Models

   Integration-Focused Programs and Models

   Other Programs and Models

   Other States' Efforts

   Conclusion

   References

    

9. Creating a Collaborative School
    
10. Appendixes
    1. Resources
    2. Eligibility Criteria for Learning Disabilities
    3. Multidisciplinary Team Process
    4. Individualized Education Program
    5. Preventing Inappropriate Referrals of Language Minority Students to Special Education
    6. Exceptional Education Information Update — Bulletin No. 93.1
       F-1. IDEA Rules, Corrections, and Appendixes (Interpretations) Impacting G.
    7. Transition Services to Students With Disabilities (Published September 29 and October 27, 1992)
    8. Sample Learning Style and Strategies Questionnaire
    9. Sharing Resources

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