Intense, explicit and systematic instruction in reading and writing is essential to helping students with dyslexia and related learning disabilities succeed in their academic careers and beyond. This updated and expanded second edition of the laminated reference guide Dyslexia: Strategies, Supports and Interventions by Sandra Rief offers teachers practical classroom strategies and proven accommodations for addressing the language and literacy needs of students with dyslexia. This six-page guide summarizes the recent research findings on dyslexia as they relate to language and literacy, and identifies the key areas of difficulty for students with dyslexia, including poor decoding or word attack skills, slow, inaccurate reading, and spelling difficulties. It details key instructional requirements for students with dyslexia and describes the kind of intensive, explicit instruction that should be delivered within an RTI framework, offering a number of research-based, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions appropriate for one-on-one or small group instruction. The guide outlines the critical components of instruction for students with dyslexia, including phonemic awareness; phonics and decoding skills; components of language; fluency; word level skills; comprehensions strategies; spelling skills and strategies; metacognitive strategies; study skills. The guide also recommends evidence-based, research-validated intervention programs as well as dozens of online resources, making it a valuable resource for all teachers committed to addressing the needs of students with dyslexia in their classrooms.

This reference guide presents valuable information on dyslexia, as well as practical classroom strategies and accommodations to address areas such as: Phonological Awareness,Decoding & Word Recognition, Fluency.Other important supports include study skills, learning strategies and social/emotional supports. Research-based Tier 2 and 3 interventions for students with dyslexia are also provided.A powerful desk reference for every teacher committed to addressing the needs of students with dyslexia in their classrooms.

Although as many as 10-20% of students are affected by dyslexia, most teachers still receive very little (if any) training about this disorder. Much misinformation about dyslexia exists as well; and until very recently, even the term “dyslexia” was not being used in schools. Fortunately, this is changing. Today, there are a variety of evidence-based tools and programs that schools can use to catch dyslexia early, develop effective interventions, and help students with dyslexia thrive in school and beyond. In addition to listing over 100 specific screening, diagnostic, and assessment tools, this guide: summarizes what we know about dyslexia; discusses state-wide legislation and guidelines; identifies three steps for identifying dyslexia: presents an multi-tiered (RTI) framework for dyslexia intervention; recommends structured language programs and other interventions for students with dyslexia; lists additional online dyslexia resources.

Focuses on the practical difficulties facing dyslexic pupils every day in the classroom, and provides teachers and parents with strategies to support and enable them to access the curriculum with a minimum of fuss and upheaval. This book takes suggestions to teachers and others so that children with dyslexia can be supported on a day-to-day basis.

Although as many as 10-20% of students are affected by dyslexia, most teachers still receive very little (if any) training about this disorder. Much misinformation about dyslexia exists as well; and until very recently, even the term "dyslexia" was not being used in schools. Fortunately, this is changing. Today, there are a variety of evidence-based tools and programs that schools can use to catch dyslexia early, develop effective interventions, and help students with dyslexia thrive in school and beyond. This guide reviews the screening-assessment-intervention process and recommends proven tools and resources for each stage.

ADHD & LD: Classroom Strategies at Your Fingertips, Second Edition is an invaluable quick-reference classroom tool for teachers, paraeducators, and all who serve students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and learning disabilities (LD). This newly updated, six-page (tri-fold) laminated guide by Sandra Rief is also an excellent teacher training/professional development resource for educators in both general education and special education classrooms. Although students with ADHD and LD typically have average or above-average intelligence, without teachers who understand their learning and behavioral difficulties and provide them the extra help and support they need, they often struggle in school and underachieve to their potential. This guide is designed to increase your understanding of ADHD and LD. It provides practical strategies K-12 teachers can use to promote student success. This includes strategies for student engagement and attention, behavior management, organization and time management, reading, writing, mathematics, memory, testing, accommodations and supports, building rapport, teamwork with parents, and more!