Adaptations are Essential is a series of three resource guides written for teachers and other service providers who work with students with mild disabilities. The guides describe strategies for aligning students' individualized education programs (IEPs) with the state of Washington's essential academic learning requirements. Separate resource guides have been developed for reading, writing and mathematics. Each guide includes the following components: a) general information about adapting learning and assessment and why such adaptations are essential; b) a decision-making model for adapting instruction and assessment; c) suggestions for adapting assessments using materials from the Washington Assessment ...

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This tool supports the LEA requirement to submit documentation of intent to implement a problem solving, responsiveness to instruction model prior to the identification of students under the disability category of Specific Learning Disabilities (2362.1).

These modules were developed to enable district teams to meet their increasing professional development needs in a flexible as-needed manner. While the modules will not provide all the information that you need to implement Response to Intervention effectively, they will provide an awareness of each of the key components and materials to help staff understand how Response to Intervention is consistent with many instructional and leadership initiatives: Personal Literacy Plans, Secondary Reform, Special Education Eligibility, Professional Learning Communities. Two to three activities are built in to each module to encourage adult learning and interaction with topics. Follow-up resources and ...

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This paper 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 and future consideration, are also addressed.  (Founded in 1975, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities is a national committee of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities.  LD Online serves as the official website for NJCLD.)

The Building the Legacy training curriculum was produced by NICHCY at the request of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education. The curriculum is intended to assist in understanding and implementation of the IDEA 2004 and its Part B regulations (published in 2006).

Each individual module includes:
â?¢ a slideshow for trainers to use;
â?¢ a Trainer's Guide explaining how the slides work as well as the content of the slides; and
â?¢ handouts for participants.

Many modules are available in both English and Spanish, and all handouts for participants are available in both languages. This means that, even if ... Read More »

This tool provides guidance in order to identify the effectiveness of your system in meeting the needs of ALL learners. This download includes: 1)General Education Core Instructional Practices: An Inventory of Classroom Practice, 2) Supplemental Instruction/Intervention Within General Education, 3) Special Education Evaluation for Specific Learning Disabilities.

This paper addresses early identification, services, supports, and intervention for young children, birth through 4 years, who demonstrate delays in development that may place them at risk for later identification as having a learning disability. Although the focus is on developmental rather than academic expectations, it is recognized that adequate development across multiple domains is essential for school success. (Founded in 1975, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities is a national committee of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities. LD Online serves as the official website for NJCLD.)

These audio interviews cover a wide range of topics of interest toâ?¨ parents, educators, and students with learning disabilities, such as (a) Setting Goals and Planning Transition to College; (b) Tips for School Meetings: (c) Standards-Based Individualized Education Programs; (d) Universal Design for Learning -- and others. (The National Center for Learning Disabilities was founded in 1977 by Pete and Carrie Rozelle as the Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. In 1989 the organization changed its name to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.)