Phillipa Russell (pictured) is mother to Simon, 43, who has learning disabilities. She is also a disability rights commissioner, an adviser to the NCB and a member of National Learning Disability Task ...

What have been the biggest achievements and disappointments of Valuing People? Valuing People has significantly influenced the agenda and level of public debate around services beyond the learning ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

NJ school for language-based learning disabilities: Ask the Experts panel; Dr. L. Praslova. This episode visits a New Jersey private school that attacks language-based learning disabilities with ...

The English learner population in the United States stands at about 5.2 million students. Sixteen percent of these students also have disabilities. So, in addition to English-language instruction, ...

Explicitly teaching students social-emotional skills, like social awareness and goal-setting, can lead to stronger relationships, academic gains, and a greater sense of well-being, research shows.

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Nonverbal learning disorder affects a person’s understanding of nonverbal information, such as concepts and patterns. It can result in academic, social, and spatial challenges. Intelligence is both ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

The Jewish school opened 10 years ago in Nomad with 24 students. In its new building, it can accommodate 350. When 230 students return to classes at The Shefa School tomorrow, they’ll do so in a brand ...