LEARNING DISABILITIES SYSTEM INITIATIVE

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LEARNING DISABILITIESSYSTEM INITIATIVE

• 2008-09

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GOAL

• Disseminate promising practices for learning
  disabilities

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DOES LD SYSTEM INITIATIVE LD QUALITY
INITIATIVE?

• YES..but
• LD System Initiative
• Provides more training for director, point of
  contact and teachers
• Focuses on Universal Design

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Why should my institution participate?

• Based on the past 6 years of the LDQI.
• Your GED completions will increase
• Your student retention will increase
• Students will increase basic skills
• Teachers will increase their teaching strategies

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What is the LD System Initiative?

• A model for identifying and serving ABE students
  with learning difficulties

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This is the traditional model of service for
students with learning difficulties
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Combines Universal Design for Learning and
specific help for students with LD
Services in the Classroom
Individualized Intervention
Accommodation
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What a program will receive from participating in
LD System Initiative

• Training that includes
• Director training
• Implementation of the model
• Universal Design for Learning
• Teaching and Learning Strategies
• Assistive Technology

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Whats the commitment?

• Participate for 2 years
• Attend all training and meetings
• Provide paid staff time
• Make changes in your program
• Sustain and continue what youve learned

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Who can apply?

• Any ABE funded program who has not previously
  participated in the LDQI

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Whats the application process?

• Submit a Letter of Request
• Complete a Program Profile
• Deadline May 16