We have identified specific phonological processing problems and visual difficulties that underlie LD in language. What do we know about underlying causes of dyscalculus, or about math difficulties in general, and what are some of the interventions that work with specific difficulties? I often hear that difficulties with word problems must be due to reading deficits, but as an ABE instructor, I have encountered many excellent readers who struggle terribly with math concepts, with or without basic computation skills. It's NOT just a matter of reading. What is it?


>>> <RKenyon721 at aol.com> 04/22/07 6:57 PM >>>

Hello all,
 
This is just a gentle reminder that we will have a Guest Speaker Panel  
Discussion on this List next week.  The topic of "The  Washington State Learning 
Disabilities Project"  will be addressed by Judy Campbell, Jimmie Lou Smith, and 
Candyce Rennegarbe,  with support from Michael Tate.   This will begin on 
April 24th and  will run through April 26th. 

Now is the time to begin posting your specific questions to be answered by  
the speakers.
 
You can find their tentative outline below as a guide to topics.
 
Please ---- begin posting questions today that you would like to see  
addressed by the panel members.  I am very anxious for the discussion to  begin!
 
Tuesday, April 24 
Judy Campbell – LD Specialist, IEL Center  Spokane, WA 

LD Specialist work with Adult Basic Education programs 
Interviewing,  Screening, Referral Process 
Training Teachers 
Referrals to community  agencies 
Requesting GED accommodations 
Working with Disabled Student  Services partners 
Outcomes 

Wednesday, April 25 
Candyce Rennegarbe – LD Specialist, Tacoma  Community College, WA 

History of LDQI Project with Judy Alamprese 
State Office of Adult Basic  Education Support 
Development of Handbook on our universal design,  screening, 
referral, and testing model 
LD Specialist Training -  California Model 
Testing students for learning disabilities 
Trainings  for teachers and administrators 
Next steps for project  


Thursday, April 26 
Jimmie Smith – LD Specialist, Renton  Technical College, WA 

Universal Design Learning 
Renton Dept. of Ed. UDL Grant 
UDL,  Screening and Testing process 
LD Specialist position in community colleges  
Working with Disabled Student Services partners on campus 
Working with  faculty on campus 
Tool Kit 
Outcomes 


Thank you,
 
Rochelle
 
 
Rochelle Kenyon
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Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee
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