Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities (What Works for Special-Needs Learners) - Softcover

'This book is filled with practical, step-by-step teaching suggestions. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone teaching struggling learners. Most importantly, the authors' strategy instruction model is solidly grounded in research evidence.' - Donald D. Deshler, PhD, Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas

'This book is user-friendly and has an easy-to-follow format. It truly has something for every special or general education teacher interested in teaching students the skills they need in order to become independent, engaged learners. This would also be a great training tool for future teachers.' - Barbara Danoff-Friedlander, MA, Special Education Resource Teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland

Practical and accessible, this book provides the first step-by-step guide to cognitive strategy instruction, which has been shown to be one of the most effective instructional techniques for students with learning problems. Presented are proven strategies that students can use to improve their self-regulated learning, study skills, and performance in specific content areas, including written language, reading, and math. Clear directions for teaching the strategies in the elementary or secondary classroom are accompanied by sample lesson plans and many concrete examples. Enhancing the book's hands-on utility are more than 20 reproducible worksheets and forms.