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Tools for the Classroom and the Center
Debbie Jones, Disability Specialist
Humanitas, Inc.
Del-Jen/Horizons Youth Services
Joint Academic and Career Technical Training Conference
April 19, 20071
Defining “Tools”Tangible vs. Intangible
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What is a Learning Disability?A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language.
The disability may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or to do mathematical calculations.
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Perceptions
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Nose
Mouth
Eye
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Earring
Necklace
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Count the black dots only!Count the black dots only!
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Experiencing a Learning Disability
Which hand do you use to write?
Using the opposite hand and while your eyes are closed, write the
following:
“My name is [fill in name] and I am attending the conference
session on LD Tools.”
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Experiencing a Learning Disability Challenging neurological resources
related to visual motor integration. How did you feel? Was it
Laborious? Frustrating? Tiring?
Writing is really that difficult for these students
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Myths & Misperceptions
Lazy or dumb Need to “try” harder
Accommodations are a “crutch” Have to learn to do things without them
for the “real” world
Can perform tasks sometimes so can’t have a disability Inconsistent
Hyperfocus12
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Tangible Tools
Web Resources
Newsletters/Journals
Books/Videos/Audio Tapes
Computer Aided Instruction
Assessment Data
IEPs/504 Plans
Individual with a Disability
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Tangible Tools (cont.)
Resource Organizations
Technology – Hi-tech and Low-tech
Resource Specialists
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Web Resources
Job Corps Disability Website
Job Corps Learning Disabilities Website
LD Online
www.ldonline.org
All Kinds of Minds
www.allkindsofminds.org
Job Corps Disability Websitehttp://jcdisability.jobcorps.gov
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Job Corps LD Websitehttp://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/ld
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Newsletters/Journals
Newsletters
JC Instructional
JC Disability
Journals
Intervention
Journal of Learning Disabilities
Remedial and Special Education
Learning Disability Quarterly
Books, Videos, and Audio Tapes Books:
Overcoming Dyslexia, Sally Shaywitz
A Mind at a Time, Dr. Mel Levine
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills to Student with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders or Special Needs, Stephen Strichart & Charles Mangrum II
Books, Videos, and Audio Tapes Videos
F.A.T. City, Richard Lavoie (not person-first)
www.pbs.org Ennis’ Gift - A Film About Learning
Differences, inspired by the legacy of William Ennis Cosby www.pbs.org
Developing Minds, Mel Levine www.allkindsofminds.org
Audio Tapes Reaching Minds, Mel Levine
www.allkindsofminds.org
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Computer – Aided Instruction Inspiration - Students develop
essential learning strategies as they create graphic organizers to visually represent concepts and relationships.
http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/inspiration/index.cfm
PowerPoint
FASTT Math – (2nd grade and up)
www.tomsnyder.com
Assessments
Learning Preferences
Learning Style Inventories
Achievement Tests
Intelligence Testing
TABE/GED/State Standards Tests
Classroom Testing (formative)
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504 Plans/IEPs
504 Plans
Accommodations
IEPs
Present Levels of Performance
Accommodations
Goals
Assessment Participation
http://jccdrc.jobcorps.org/ld/iep
The Individual with a Disability
Is often a valuable resource about their
own disability, accommodation, and
learning needs.
Resource Organizations
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
JC Program Instruction 99-03
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
One-Stops – Disability Navigators
Centers for Independent Living
Other State Disability Service Agencies
Technology
Hi-Tech
Screen Readers
Alpha-Smarts, Computers
Voice Dictation
Talking calculators/thermometers/tape measures
Digital/Variable Speed Tape Recorders
Smart Boards/White Boards
Technology
Lo-Tech
Specialty Paper (e.g., graph, colored, textured)
Writing Utensils & Accessories (e.g., pencils, highlighters, grips, etc.)
Organizers (e.g., planners, calendars, etc.)
Positioning tools (e.g., clipboards, slant boards, velcro, etc.)
Resource Specialists Regional Disability Coordinators
Regions 1 and 4 – Shannon Bentley [email protected]
Regions 2 and 3 – Pat Jackson [email protected]
Region 5 – Kimberly Jones (& Michelle Day during the training period) [email protected]
Region 6 – Sylvia Domagalski [email protected]
Resource Specialists
National Disability Program Manager - Michelle Day, Humanitas [email protected]
Disability Specialist - Debbie Jones, Humanitas [email protected]
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Intangible Resources Universal Design
Learning Strategies
Universal Design
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DESIGN PRINCIPLE EXAMPLE
Flexibility in Use
Accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Classroom where the student may choose to hand write, word process, or voice dictate an essay in order to demonstrate mastery
Equitable UseWebsite that is designed so that it is accessible to everyone, including people who are blind
Simple/Intuitive Use
Easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. Shop equipment with control buttons that are clear and intuitive (e.g., red buttons for stop and green for go)
Universal Design
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DESIGN PRINCIPLE EXAMPLE
Perceptible Information
Television programming projected in classrooms or other meeting areas that includes captions
Tolerance for ErrorEducational software program that provides guidance when the user makes an inappropriate selection
Low Physical Effort
Doors that are easy to open by people with a wide variety of physical characteristics demonstrate the application of this principle
Size & Space for Approach & Use
Adjustable table to accommodate any individuals height and size
The use of Universal Design improves
overall accessibility for all students and
creates a more inclusive atmosphere. It
does not, however, replace the obligation
to accommodate qualified individuals with
disabilities.
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Teaching Learning Strategies
Why do students with learning disabilities need to become strategic learners?
Metacognitive Strategies
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Memory Exercise
• 5• 8• 0• 2• 9• 7• 6• 1• 8• 3
Who can remember all 10 numbers?
What strategy or strategies could we have used to better help us remember that series of numbers?
(580) 297-6183
Memory Strategies
Repetition Grouping Mental Picture Rhyming Acronym Abbreviation Acronymic Sentence Graphic Sentence
Teaching Learning Strategies Assess the student’s awareness of
the strategy to be used. Provide opportunities for students to
discuss, reflect upon, and practice the strategies with classroom materials and authentic tasks.
Provide feedback. Gradually have the student select
the learning strategy to use for a particular activity or assignment.
Teaching Learning Strategies Provide instruction, review, and
provide feedback until the student is able to self-select and apply learning strategies effectively.
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Poster available at www.disabilityisnatural.co
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Posters
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