When she gets up to give a report say on the Little Brown Bat, she can easily and accurately speak for 20 minutes in great detail. Yet, she cannot pass conventional spelling tests and her writing is almost illegible and very labored. Other things about her that I've noticed is that she is very insightful, makes lots of connections, and is a very divergent and creative thinker. I'd be interested to hear what you think. This description is a powerful illustration of how all students have profiles of both strengths and weaknesses.
Some students can have widely disparate abilities and skills.
The key to supporting students with learning difficulties is to thoroughly understand their profiles. As a teacher in North Carolina, you might be interested in learning more about learning in the North Carolina Schools Attuned program. Thanks to funding by the N.C. State legislature, this program is offered at no cost to employees of North Carolina public schools. The Student Success Center is also a resource for families seeking understanding and guidance in helping a student struggling in school. Click here to read more about the Student Success Center in Chapel Hill .