LDA+Newsbriefs

** Put your name on the first line and then the title and issue # on the second line all in bold-face type. ** Next, put the 3-5 points you took away from the article to share with your classmates.
 * Post the name of your article and the publication date and/or issue. **

Ex: **Ann Knackendoffel** **"Inclusion and Teacher Quality in School Reform" March/April 2010 Vol. 45 #2**
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o Need to be trained in the model o Must have time set aside for planning o Must forge a special relationship in which the special educator plays a strong instructional role
 * Holly Luck**
 * LDA Newsbriefs- January/February 2007 issue**
 * “Learning Disabilities: Whatever Happened to Intensive Instruction?” **
 * In order for co-teaching to work, three things must occur:
 * W e need to learn that learning disabilities is a life-long serious condition
 * Dilemma of difference: The dilemma one faces by either ignoring or recognizing difference in children


 * LaKrystal McKnight **
 * LDA Newsbriefs- January/February 2010 issue **
 * "Proposed LDA Platform for Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)” **

· **This article is the front page of this edition and continues for multiple pages. The article describes how the next reauthorization of the IDEA was officially scheduled for 2009. The article goes on to list 9 goals and to describe each one and what they mean. The article is very intense ** · **The publication is a great resource for all who are interested in learning more about Learning Disabilities as it keeps you updated on current topics and provides advertisements for new and research-based programs and schools. **  · **The website is an even better resource and tool as it has multiple sections with even more links and websites with information for every type of person browsing the site. The website contains information about the disabilities as well as about the interventions and other things that are related to learning disabilities. I definitely recommend the website to any teacher, parent or relative of students with learning struggles. **  · **The publication is also great as it gives you information on upcoming events and conferences related to health and learning issues. Although the specific issue/edition I received was an old edition, I was able to see evidence of multiple upcoming conferences for that time period. **  · **Overall I was very impressed with this organization and their publication and their website. I enjoyed reading it and browsing the website. **

Summer Activities for Children with Learning Disabilities

 * ===== 1. It incorporates the fun games, activities and programs of summer and ties in academics to it! So, your kids will still enjoy summer, and it may not even seem like they are working on their academic skills or being tutored. =====
 * ===== 2. The newsbrief mentions activities for young elementary school students as well as for those in secondary education. =====
 * ===== 3. Several of the activities discussed for using in the summer can also be modified to fit the general classroom! =====
 * ===== 4. A favorite activity that was suggested was: =====

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a. Have the child write post cards to grandparents or friends. Make the child size the post cards with 4 x 6 cards. Divide one side in have using a dark line. Make lines on one side for the address and lines on the other for the message. Then have the child draw a picture on the reverse side or cut some out from magazines. =====

-Doing this incorporates so many subjects into one activity, and the child will enjoy the activity, knowing that they may be getting a card back soon!
Alysha Bellamy LDA Newsbriefs- May/ June 2010 "Differentiated Instruction and Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities" - One of the biggest mistakes teachers make in teaching is to treat everyone equally when it comes to learning. - The first step in helping a child who may be struggling with reading, writing, organization, etc. is finding out as much as possible about their educational history and anything else. This can help explain any problems that a student may be having that you couldn't explain. - Differentiated instruction takes student's individual needs into account with teaching that responds to their personal talents, interests, varying background knowledge, and distinct experiences.

Michael Spare LDA Newsbrief - January/February 2008 "Harrison C. Sylvester 1932-2008"
 * The story about the late Harrison Sylvester showed his dedication to helping those like him. Harry didn't understand that he had a learning disability until his early 50s.
 * Harrison Sylvester, despite his learning disability had great success designing and selling classic Whitehall boats.
 * Harry played a key role in LDA. Harry founded a chapter of LDA in Maine and also served on LDA's National Board of Directors for two terms, followed by his service as LDA's Treasurer.

Kristen Mitts LDA Newsbrief - May/June 2008 Volume 43, No. 3 Article - "Don't Skip Breakfast: Essential Study Skills Intruction Main Points" -There are three areas that study skills intructions fall into: 1. managing materials 2. managing time 3. managing information -Parental involvement -- communication with teacher; focus on material management and time management. -Organizing materials, designating areas in the home (homework area specifically), organize backpack, make a to do list/daily schedule to promote independence, *celebrate success*