2024 ROE8 Summer Institute

This session will equip educators with an understanding of SLD, its characteristics, and effective ways to facilitate learning for those with learning differences. The session begins by defining specific learning disabilities, providing a clear and concise definition to lay the foundation. Building on the definition, the characteristics of learning disabilities are explored. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how SLD can manifest in different individuals. Next, common accommodations to support the learning needs of students with SLD are discussed. The majority of the session focuses on high-leverage instructional practices that have proven to be highly effective in supporting students with SLD. Five HLPs are discussed and participants learn specific strategies they can incorporate into their classroom routines to support the academic needs of students with SLD. By the end of this session, participants will leave with a toolkit of practical strategies and a deeper understanding of SLD.