The following links are aimed at helping students who struggle in reading. Can you imagine going through a day at school and not reading at grade level? What a frustrating place. When working with students who struggle in reading hold high expectation and have a little empathy, with your help they will make progress.
Specific Learning Disability– Verification of a disability
Learning Disability Basic Facts
RESOURCES
Summer Reading Incentives– Great way to keep kids reading over the summer.
Graphic Organizers– Some of these will need to be modified but the graphic organizer helps struggling readers.
SQ4R-This is a good strategy for textbook reading
PQ4R– This strategy works on reading comprehension and retention
All About LD– If you want information, this is the site for you.
Universal Design Learning– teaching designed for all learners
International Dyslexia Association
Reading Rockets– Strategies for success
Pinterest– If you are a pinterest user, search special education for great ideas.
Videos
How an LD student processes (3:36)
The Face of SLD (4:04)
An animated LD video (3:54)