In this webinar, Dr. Carol Tomlinson of the University of Virginia presented the research base supporting the practice of differentiation and described the characteristics of effective differentiation. She led a discussion of how quality preparation can build and strengthen teachers' knowledge and skills in implementing differentiated instruction…

Makes a plea, in the form of an open letter to a teacher, for patience with a learning disabled child, and for accommodation of his ability level and learning style and speed. (SR)

Representative reactions from eight regular class teachers regarding visits to special education classes for learning disabled students are presented. Reactions stressed the student's need for approval, the success of high expectations and realistic goals, and admiration for the work of the special education teacher. (CL)

Interviews of adults with learning difficulties in continuing education revealed that teachers and students had very different definitions of "adult" and of the appropriateness of instructional materials, teaching methods, and classroom management techniques. (SK)

Adult educators must ensure that students with learning difficulties can choose from a wide range of subjects, are not segregated from other adult learners, are treated as adults, and have advocates. (SK)

The article explores characteristics of resistance by general educators to special education consultation programs. It offers teachers of learning disabled students strategies for managing specific types of resistance as well as a general plan for minimizing resistance as well as suggestions for evaluating the impact of resistance management…

Investigates the concept of educational inclusion, which refers to the integration of handicapped students into regular classrooms. Considers the issues broached by inclusion for classroom teachers. Presents concerns of the teachers regarding a number of issues. (HB)

Tells the story of "Sally Osbourne," a gifted teacher who graduated from high school and college without being able to read and write. Finally diagnosed as dyslexic at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Sally became literate and furthered her knowledge of diverse learning needs and strategies. (MLH)

This paper argues that the fields of education and neuroscience have much to offer one another, suggesting that educators can benefit from neuroscience research by better understanding normal and abnormal behavior and thus creating innovative paradigms of learning and instruction. The paper also suggests that brain researchers might be able to…

The response to previous articles on the Regular Education Initiative looks at the definition of learning disabilities, identification, mainstreaming of mildly handicapped students, attitudes of general educators toward high risk students, the importance of prevention at the elementary level, and delivery systems. (DB)

The parent of a child who suffered from a developmental disability tells of problems with the kindergarten teacher concerning the child's placement and evaluation. Parents can provide valuable information about their children--if only teachers will listen. (PP)

More learning-disabled students could succeed in higher education settings if several inhibiting factors--lack of training for college work, negative attitudes of college faculty, and lack of trained support personnel--were appropriately addressed by educating college faculty, administrative staff, and secondary education personnel about the needs…

Calls for sensitive treatment of learning disabled teenagers by teachers. Discusses approaches that have proven effective in working with this population of students. (RBW)

This article considers how good teaching in general education classes can be good intervention for students with learning disabilities. It urges combining Big-S Science (the educational research literature) with little-s science (a teacher's study of what works in his/her classroom). It stresses the teacher's beliefs about students with…

Describes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and problems faced by AD/HD college students, including difficulties in concentrating and reduced self-esteem. Discusses implications for educators, suggesting that changes should be made in educators' attitudes and behaviors and in the learning environment. Argues that community colleges…