Decades ago, students who had difficulty achieving success in the school system simply quit and entered the work force. As the job market has become more competitive, high school graduation has become a minimum requirement. Over the years educators have worked to keep pace with this change. Making adjustments to the delivery of educational programs is one way to ensure that more students are able to achieve their full potential.
Effective teaching requires consideration of student differences.
This manual is designed to support teachers as they strive to help students with learning and behavioural difficulties succeed in the classroom. This guide is not intended to be a detailed text of indepth technical information for students with severe learning disabilities. The introduction features information on in-class intervention, referrals and communication with parents. These sections detail some common concerns expressed by teachers and suggest teaching strategies to address each concern. Teachers should keep in mind that each student is an individual and, as such, will respond to instruction in a unique manner.