Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner
Kathy Kuhl's new book has advice for parents who homeschool, are considering homeschooling, or just want to help a child with learning difficulties.
In the first chapter, Kuhl explains why she made the life-changing decision to pull her son out of school and teach him on her own.
See our Homeschooling page for more information on this topic.
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Legal Briefs with Matt Cohen
A special ed teacher is asking: Can a paraprofessional service IEP minutes?
Our legal advisor, Matt Cohen, explains how state laws, NCLB, and IDEA intersect to determine who must provide instruction.
Access Granted
Christopher Lee's LD seemed debilitating for many years, but now he has a PhD, two published books, and a successful career helping students with disabilities. Dr. Lee talks about how technology made it all possible.
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Ask the Tech Expert
A concerned parent is asking: How can I help my 14-year-old daughter who struggles with reading?
There's no replacement for basic reading instruction, says Dr. Tracy Gray, but these Web sites and reading software can be motivational and fun.
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Youth Achievement Award
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is accepting nominations for its seventh annual Youth Achievement Award for a student with LD or ADHD who has demonstrated talent, dedication, and accomplishment in any field including art, music, science, math, athletics and community service.
Reading Interventions
How do you know what works when there are so many reading programs to choose from? Find out what the research says in Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities.
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Today's First Person Essay
The Blackest Blackbird by Linda Hyatt
The playground can be a very lonely place for a special population of children. This population includes normal children, except for one flaw — they are learning disabled. Unfortunately, children can be cruel when another child has a problem.