Learning Strategies

 
Children with special needs can display a range of cognitive effects that impact development and learning. Students who do not know or do not consistently utilize effective learning strategies struggle to perform well in school. Therefore, it is critical to target the specific strategies that help students become active learners who understand and evaluate information in order to solve problems.

 

Pre-K and K
Elementary (grades 1 - 5)
Secondary (grades 6 - 12)
Everyone (Pre-K - 12)
   

Cognitive effects that impact learning
Overview
Encoding of verbal and visual information
Slow processing speed

Memory – encoding and retrieval processes
Arousal regulation
 


Problem solving
Teaching problem solving: the five steps

Using visual maps for brainstorming, organizing, and processing information

Printable organizers for self-monitoring and problem-solving
 

Study and organizational skills
Maintaining contact between school and home

Supports and strategies at home
Homework assignments
Printable calendars and checklists
Printable homework chart
Test-taking strategies
Testing accommodations
Special Needs Handbook for Teachers
Handbook for New Teachers