learning disabled children

Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.

Presents learning strategies and techniques for students with learning difficulties and guidance and tools, including more than fifty reproducible forms and handouts, for teaching such students in regular classes.

David, who always manages to get into situations due to his nerves and poor planning, tries to figure out how to stay out of trouble in Mrs. Gorski's class and comes up with cures for his "wiggle fidgets" before finding out that people with his condition can be successful.

A collection of essays for teachers that looks at response to intervention (RTI) in elementary schools.

"[A] book for kids in special education that gives them tools and strategies to deal with their concerns about special ed, cope with challenges, and see the benefits of special education. Includes stories from real kids, explanations of IEPs and 504 plans, and reproducible forms. A parent section addresses common questions"--Provided by publisher.

Eighteen essays by teacher-researchers and university researchers examine various facets of literacy education for students labelled "special needs"; includes case studies.