“What works in education? The Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE) presents reliable, unbiased reviews of research-proven educational programs to help: POLICY MAKERS use evidence to make informed choices. PRINCIPALS choose proven programs to meet state standards. TEACHERS use the most powerful tools available. RESEARCHERS find rigorous evaluations of educational programs. ...because all children deserve the best in education.” Visit the [...]
“With four to six percent of all students classified as having specific learning disabilities (SLD) in our nation’s public schools, every teacher can expect to find students with learning disabilities in the classroom. Success for these students requires a focus on individual achievement, individual progress, and individual learning. Despite obstacles, recent research tells us that [...]
“The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) created the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading in 2010. This document serves as our guide in recognizing programs that prepare teachers of reading and/or programs that specialize in preparing teachers to work with students who have reading difficulties and disabilities. One of IDA’s long term goals is to inform [...]
“The Center’s Four Part Mission: To conduct basic research on reading, reading growth, reading assessment, and reading instruction that will contribute to the scientific knowledge of reading and benefit students in Florida and throughout the nation. To disseminate information about research-based practices related to literacy instruction and assessment for children in pre-school through 12th grade. [...]
“The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) is a international professional organization consisting of teachers, psychologists, clinicians, administrators, higher education professionals, parents, and others. The major purposes of DLD are: To promote the education and general welfare of persons with learning disabilities. To provide a forum for discussion of issues facing the field of learning disabilities. To [...]
“This document is a tool for teachers and professionals striving to address the unique learning needs of students who are struggling academically. These students may have characteristics of learning disabilities, or they may be identified as students with learning disabilities. The document: identifies characteristics of students with learning disabilities; describes cognitive and achievement profiles of [...]
The Report of the Expert Panel on Literacy and Numeracy Instruction for Students With Special Education Needs, Kindergarten to Grade 6 was built on a powerful foundation – Ontario’s ambitious province-wide process of consultation and professional learning on literacy and numeracy. The Expert Panel is deeply indebted to the groundwork of its predecessor panels. Early [...]
Learning for All – A Guide to Effective Assessment and Instruction for All Students, Kindergarten to Grade 12 is a resource guide that builds on the guiding principles outlined in Education for All: The Report of the Expert Panel on Literacy and Numeracy Instruction for Students With Special Education Needs, Kindergarten to Grade 6 (2005). This resource [...]
