Number Sense: Rethinking Arithmetic Instruction for Students with Mathematical Disabilities

2001
The authors describe the concept of number sense as an important component in the teaching of mathematics, and discuss relevant research from cognitive science, that can lead to more effective mathematical instructional practices.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Making Universal Design a Reality

2007
This article reports on a project at Renton Technical College in Washington State with a goal to provide a complete LD service system that creates a learner-friendly environment for students with learning disabilities.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators

Getting Started with Assistive Technology

2007
This article gives an overview of the most common categories of assistive technology (AT) that support literacy and language development.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Graphic Organizers with UDL

2003
This paper discusses the research evidence for the effectiveness of graphic organizers.
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Guidance and Career Counselors’ Toolkit: Advising high school students with disabilities on postsecondary options

2006
This toolkit is intended to help guidance and career counselors to better assist high school students with disabilities to transition into postsecondary education and employment.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators

Learning to Achieve: A Review of the Research Literature on Employment Experiences and Outcomes

2010
This literature review builds upon and supplements the research review and analyses conducted by A Review of the Research Literature on Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators

FDIC Money Smart-A Financial Education Program

2009

The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) has developed Money Smart to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships.

Adult Educators

Learning Disability: Life after High School

2006
In this article, the authors provide guidelines and summarize research on the challenges faced by adults with LD when transitioning to post-secondary schooling and employment. It also highlights issues around disclosure of learning disabilities and requesting appropriate accommodations for a course of study in college or to perform essential functions on the job.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Adult Learners
Partners and Supporters
Professional Developers

A Primer: Diagnostic, Formative, & Summative Assessment

2002
The article discusses the ‘assessment component’ of teaching and learning and outlines the purposes of assessment, along with the differences between diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
State Leaders