A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Differences and ADHD
One in five kids has a learning or thinking difference such as dyslexia or ADHD.
That means you likely teach students who learn and think differently. How can you help all students thrive in your classroom? How can you work with their families? And how do you implement accommodations and find the support you need? Explore these resources to learn how.
TEACHER RESOURCES
Building relationships with students
Strong relationships help students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. This is especially true for students who learn and think differently. Discover practical ways to connect with students. Get tips to build inclusive classroom communities.
Students of color and learning differences
Kids of color who learn and think differently often face a double stigma. Teachers may have biases that affect how they treat students and families of color. For English language learners, special education can be even harder to navigate. Learn ways to better support your students and their families.
Collaborating with families
It takes a team to support students — especially those who learn and think differently. Find out what your role looks like in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Get ideas for building strong relationships with families. And get tips for productive conversations.
Supports for specific learning differences
Classroom accommodations remove barriers to learning for students with disabilities. They change how students learn, not what they learn. Explore these resources for more support with specific learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and more. You can even download and print one-page lists of accommodation examples for easy reference.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and positive behavior strategies
UDL and positive behavior strategies can help you build a learning environment that supports all students. Find out how to use these evidence-based practices in your classroom.
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