Homework strategies for students with LDs

The new year is here, and kids are gearing up to head back to school.  Homework is often a struggle for kids with learning disabilities, but if you're resolved to make 2012 a better homework year, there are some tips on LDOnline.org that might help. 

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Five Homework Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

By: Cynthia Warger (2001)

Homework is one aspect of the general education curriculum that has been widely recognized as important to academic success. Teachers have long used homework to provide additional learning time, strengthen study and organizational skills, and in some respects, keep parents informed of their children's progress.

Generally, when students with disabilities participate in the general education curriculum, they are expected to complete homework along with their peers. But, just as students with disabilities may need instructional accommodations in the classroom, they may also need homework accommodations.

Many students with disabilities find homework challenging, and teachers are frequently called upon to make accommodations for these students. What research supports this practice? This article describes five strategies that researchers have identified that help students with disabilities get the most from their homework. They include: 

1. Give clear and appropriate assignments
2. Make homework accommodations
3. Teach study skills
4. Use a homework calendar
5. Ensure clear home/school communication

For more on these strategies, please visit LDOnline.org for the full article.