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Illinois Community College Board, 2014
The development of this policy guide was prompted by a variety of needs and issues in the field of adult education as related to adult students who have special learning needs. After many years of workshops and policy committee meetings, the resulting document reflects the growth in awareness for special needs students by both practitioners and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities
Kilby, Gretchen – Principal, 1984
Description of, and guidelines for, a preventative early intervention program designed to provide a strong academic, social, and emotional foundation for postkindergarten students considered to be at risk for future academic difficulties. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Grade Repetition, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems
deNomme, Dennis A.; Wells, Raeford M. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1981
Asserts that, because of frequent interruptions and changes in their learning environments, highly transient children may display symptoms similar to those of specific learning disabilities. Urges educators to distinguish between these two problems in diagnosis and referral. (Condensed from "The Arizona Administrator," May 1981, p7.) (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology, Learning Disabilities
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Adelman, Howard S.; Reyna, Christine; Collins, Robert; Onghai, Judy; Taylor, Linda – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Looks at the problems for policy, research, and practice that arise from not carefully differentiating among students who manifest learning difficulties in reading and writing. Reviews the need for policy and practice that addresses the full range of barriers to learning so that all students have an opportunity to succeed. Concludes with…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Fielding, Elizabeth N. – 1999
Each child brings to the classroom a set of experiences, knowledge, and motivations that is like no other child's. This booklet aims to help teachers recognize, understand, and work with the learning differences of their students. The booklet focuses on five different areas of potential learning difficulties: auditory processing, visual…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Cognitive Style, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education
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Hendricson, William D.; Kleffner, John H. – Journal of Dental Education, 2002
Seeks to help dental educators recognize potential causes of students' learning problems by presenting a series of diagnostic questions designed to identify the underlying etiology of the learning deficiency. Introduces strategies for helping the academically struggling student based on these etiologies. (EV)
Descriptors: Dental Students, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis, Etiology
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Education for Exceptional Students. – 1987
This comprehensive collection of information about software programs is intended to help secondary language arts teachers choose software to supplement their instruction of mildly handicapped students. The first section is a correlations matrix, which lists all software programs abstracted, indicates computer compatibility, and correlates each…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Language Arts, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems
Montgomery, Dorothy – 1986
Part I of this document contains materials that relate to the Screening Test for Adult Learning Difficulties (STALD). The test, other testing materials, and test administrator's sheets are provided as attachments. The test is aimed at screening adult learners individually to see whether characteristics common to adults with learning difficulties…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Learning Disabilities
Loxterman, Alan S. – 1978
There are students who have "invisible handicaps" specific learning disabilities who need to be identified and given assistance. One such student was discovered in a freshman composition class because of the disparity between his in-class writing and his take-home writing. It was ascertained that he had a learning disability that made it difficult…
Descriptors: College Programs, Disabilities, Higher Education, Identification
California Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Mental Health Schools. – 1998
Schools committed to the success of all children must have an array of activities designed to address barriers to learning. This introductory packet contains some aids to help school staff find new ways of thinking about how schools should assess barriers to learning. The following items are included in the packet: (1) a chart of "Barriers to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Education for Exceptional Students. – 1987
This manual provides teachers with abstracts of instructional materials intended for use with mildly handicapped students in language arts classes. The materials are correlated with the intended outcomes of each course as specified in the state curriculum guidelines for grades 9-12. The abstracts are organized by subject matter and level: applied…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Instructional Materials, Language Arts, Learning Disabilities
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Davis, Larry Eugene; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Discussed are recognizing learning disabilities, the classification of learning disabilities, and testing instructional strategies in a geological sciences context. Suggestions for coping with the challenge of teaching these students are provided. Sources of assistance are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Disabilities, Earth Science, Educational Diagnosis
Peniston, Lorraine C. – Camping Magazine, 1999
Notes that camp directors and counselors should be familiar with learning disabilities. Defines learning disabilities and explains accommodations of materials, procedures, and equipment; modification of activities; individuals' learned compensation strategies; and communication issues. Sidebar defines types of learning disabilities. (SAS)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Problems, Camping, Child Behavior
Texas State Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Austin. – 1980
This brief booklet, which discusses characteristics and problems of learning disabled children, describes the typical learning-disabled child as one who frequently fails at school, appears disoriented, and has reading and language difficulties. The learning-disabled child is immature rather than abnormal, often functioning at a social and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Coping, Elementary Education
East, Joanne – 1987
Intended for students with learning problems, this booklet is designed to help the student deal with his/her learning disability. Presented in simple language and cartoon-like illustrations, this publication addresses the causes of and misconceptions about learning problems, how it feels to have a learning disability, what can be done, and where…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Family Attitudes, Individual Differences, Intermediate Grades
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