What Are Learning Disabilities

Was your child recently diagnosed with a Learning Disability? Are you new to teaching and you have a student in your room with an LD profile and you want some basic information regarding how to meet their needs? Recently, the Ontario Ministry of Education released a revised Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM 8) which outlined the definition, recognition, identification, as well as program planning for students with learning disabilities.  It is an important document that sets out requirements for school boards and schools, but can be overwhelming if you are learning about LD for the first time and would like some general information.  LD@School's website is a great resource for parents and teachers and provides a wealth of information regarding LDs, classroom resources, and professional learning.  The link for the website is listed on the right hand side of our blog, so check it out if you get a chance.  Below is a link to an article LD@School shared under their Professional Learning section - it explains what a learning disability is, how it can affect different processes in the child/student, what it might look like, and things to keep in mind when teaching a student with an LD.  It's a great, easy read! I hope you find it useful.

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