Making the grade
Subtitle: promoting positive outcomes for students with learning disabilities
By: Nicholas D. Young, Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos, Jennifer A. Smolinksi
Contributors: Bonanno-Sotiropoulos, Kristen, author; Smolinksi, Jennifer A, author
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
ISBN-13: 9781475841930; 9781475841947
Subjects: Special education; Education; Learning disabled children
Description: Designed to be a valuable resource, this book provides educators, administrators, practitioners, and families with a clear understanding of how to meet the instructional, emotional, and social needs of students with learning disabilities. Readers will benefit from the extensive research provided and will gain an appreciation for the importance of collaboration, creating safe and supportive learning environments, as well as effectively implementing interventions. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Table of contents; title: Dedication; title: Preface; title: Acknowledgement; title: Legal responsibilities and our students: a close examination of the laws and the students they protect; title: Advocacy and collaboration: the foundation for student success; title: The pre-referral process: response to intervention; title: Writing effective individual education plans; title: Creating safe learning communities: addressing the social and emotional needs of students with learning disabilities; title: Evidence-based instructional strategies: meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities; title: The promise of universal design for learning and assistive technology; title: Working with paraprofessionals: best practices for supporting and training; title: Providing educator support through professional development; title: Post-secondary education: how to support a smooth transition from secondary to higher education for students with disabilities; title: References; title: About the authors.