Resources in "LDnet/Learning Disabilities"
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EncourAGEnet: Going Gracefully
How will we handle chronic impairments, terminal illnesses, and physical mortality? What responses will we develop to the psychological sorrows and spiritual distresses that often accompany them? more
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LDnet: The Science of Reading and Dyslexia
God gave us the tools to further understand how the brain works and how it learns. I believe we should continue to use this growing knowledge to improve outcomes for students. When we know better, we can do better. more
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LDnet: Changing Our View of Behavior
By Kara Bratton. For the students whose behavior is an ongoing challenge to your classroom, we need to take some time to think about what the behavior is communicating and what expectations the child is having difficulty meeting. more
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LDnet: Making Sense of Sensory Processing
Make sense of the importance of sensory processing and the challenges that can come from it. more
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LDnet: Tips for Effective Conversations with Parents
By Kara Bratton. Let’s talk about some strategies for how to effectively communicate when it comes to student behavior, especially when there seems to be resistance. more
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LDnet: Thinking About the Whole-Brain Child
There is a growing need for teachers to have strategies and resources in thes areas of student behavior and mental health, especially considering the effects of the pandemic. When the left and right sides of the brain are not integrated, the child is processing the experience using primarily their emotions and right brain. more
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LDnet: Special Education Inclusion in Lutheran Schools
By Kara Bratton. Think you know what inclusion means? Find out what inclusion really includes! more
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LDnet: Increasing Student Engagement with Opportunities to Respond
By Kara Bratton. “Attention, please!” will not engage your students unless you snarl the demand. While there are multiple resources and strategies for increasing student engagement, one area to explore is opportunities to respond. Try these suggested strategies. more
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Accommodations – What is Fair?
Written by Dr. Kara Bratton, Spring 2017. Every teacher needs to apply accommodations. Kara Bratton provides helpful tips. Click Here to Read: Accommodations - What... more