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Writing assessment and instruction for students with learning disabilities / by Mather, Nancy.(CARDINAL)781441; Wendling, Barbara J.(CARDINAL)897985; Roberts, Rhia,1959-author.; Gregg, Noel,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-324) and index.Very gently with no red marks -- Components of written language -- Theoretical perspectives and effective principles -- Effective accommodations for struggling writers -- Helping students with handwriting -- Building basic writing skills -- Improving written expression -- Informal assessment and curriculum-based measurement -- Analysis of writing samples -- Writing as communication."A hands-on guide for anyone who teaches writing to students with learning disabilities. This valuable resource helps teachers who want to sharpen their skills in analyzing and teaching writing to students with learning disabilities. The classroom-tested, research-proven strategies offered in this book work with all struggling students who have difficulties with writing--even those who have not been classified as learning disabled. The book offers a review of basic skills--spelling, punctuation, and capitalization--and includes instructional strategies to help children who struggle with these basics. The authors provide numerous approaches for enhancing student performance in written expression. They explore the most common reasons students are reluctant to write and offer helpful suggestions for motivating them. Includes a much-needed guide for teaching and assessing writing skills with children with learning disabilities. Contains strategies for working with all students that struggle with writing. Offers classroom-tested strategies, helpful information, 100+ writing samples with guidelines for analysis, and handy progress-monitoring charts. Includes ideas for motivating reluctant writers. Mather is an expert in the field of learning disabilities and is the best-selling author of Essentials of Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement Assessment"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Learning disabled children; English language; English language;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Serving special populations in the North Carolina community college system / by North Carolina.Department of Community Colleges.Student Development Services.;
Subjects: Community colleges; College students with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Peterson's colleges with programs for students with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Learning disabled; Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Help yourself : handbook for college-bound students with learning disabilities / by Lewis, Erica-lee.(CARDINAL)529852; Princeton Review (Firm)(CARDINAL)354881;
Subjects: Dictionaries.; Directories.; Handbooks and manuals.; College student orientation; Learning disabled; Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Equal educational opportunity and nondiscrimination for students with disabilities : federal enforcement of section 504 / by United States Commission on Civil Rights.(CARDINAL)137811; Equal Educational Opportunity Project (U.S.)(CARDINAL)291661;
Includes bibliographical references.This report focuses on issues relating to the development of individualized education programs for and placement of students who are classified as having mental retardation, learning disabilities, behavioral disabilities, or serious emotional disturbances. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights examined present-day barriers and inequities that deny students with these types of disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in educational programs. The report analyzes and evaluates the Office for Civil Right's (OCR) implementation, compliance, and enforcement efforts for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It discusses other Federal disability laws, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, to the extent that they relate to Section 504.
Subjects: Students with disabilities; Children with mental disabilities; Learning disabled children; Problem children; Mentally ill children; Educational equalization; Special education; Educational equalization; Special education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Office of Disability Services / by University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Office of Disability Services.;
Subjects: University of North Carolina at Greensboro.; College students with disabilities; Students with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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College success for students with learning disabilities : strategies and tips to make the most of your college experience / by Simpson, Cynthia G.(CARDINAL)495157; Spencer, Vicky G.(CARDINAL)495158;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-169).Acknowledgements -- Introduction: College planning for students with learning disabilities and other special needs -- 1: Making the change: transition planning -- 2: Stand up for yourself: advocacy -- 3: College as a next step -- 4: Preparing to attend college -- 5: Academics -- 6: Adapting to university life -- Final thoughts -- Glossary of terms -- Additional web site resources -- References -- About the authors.From the Publisher: Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen's life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience can be fraught with frustration, uncertainty, and lowered self-confidence. College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. The book covers pertinent topics such as understanding the rights and responsibilities of students with special needs, talking to professors and peers, getting involved, asking for and receiving accommodations, and utilizing one's strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. This unique reference book also includes advice from current college students and provides them with hope for success.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; College student orientation; Learning disabled; Learning disabled; College student orientation;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Academic library service to disabled students : needed information resources : an annotated bibliography / by Thomas, James L.,1945-(CARDINAL)136007;
Subjects: Bibliographies.; Libraries and people with disabilities; Academic libraries; Libraries and students; Barrier-free design for students with disabilities;
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Touch the future : light the way : North Carolina transition manual / by North Carolina.Public Schools of North Carolina.(CARDINAL)212106; North Carolina.State Board of Education.(CARDINAL)147264;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: School-to-work transition; Students with disabilities; Children with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Embracing disabilities in the classroom : strategies to maximize students' assets / by Karten, Toby J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (?pages 275-280) and index.How we treat others often influences how individuals feel about themselves. This book illustrates how educators can effectively promote sensitive, inclusive classroom practices that maximize success for students with disabilities. Embracing Disabilities in the Classroom provides content-rich interdisciplinary lessons accompanied by behavioral, academic, and social interventions that capitalize on student strengths. Inclusion expert Toby J. Karten demonstrates the impact of literature, self-advocacy, role playing, and strategic interventions on students' growth and achievement. The numerous lessons, tables, rubrics, instructional guidelines, and charts help readers: Determine effective strategies for differentiating instruction for specific disabilities Modify lessons and curriculum appropriately in the content areas Encourage students to become active participants in learning Increase disability awareness and foster inclusive mind-sets in students, colleagues, and families This practical resource provides special education and general education teachers, principals, and teacher leaders with both effective instructional strategies for curriculum delivery and responsive approaches to promoting positive attitudes toward disabilities. Given appropriate support and an accepting environment, all students are able to achieve, thrive, and succeed in school and in life!
Subjects: Inclusive education; Students with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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