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Direct Instruction in Written Expression: The Effects on English Speakers and English Language Learners with Disabilities
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Viel-Ruma, Kim; Houchins, David E.; Jolivette, Kristine; Fredrick, Laura D.; Gama, Robert – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2010
Students with disabilities often struggle with writing tasks. In order to improve the written expression performance of high school students with deficits in written expression, a Direct Instruction writing program was implemented. The participants were six high school students in programs for individuals with learning disabilities. Three of the…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Second Language Learning, Program Effectiveness, English
The Effects of a Fluency Intervention Program on the Fluency and Comprehension Outcomes of Middle-School Students with Severe Reading Deficits
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Spencer, Sally A.; Manis, Franklin R. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2010
Despite advances in the science of teaching reading, there still exists a small percentage of students who fail to make the expected progress in reading-related skills, notwithstanding attempts at intervention. Even if these struggling readers learn to decode adequately, fluency remains a problem for many, and little is known about the…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties
The Efficacy of Repeated Reading and Wide Reading Practice for High School Students with Severe Reading Disabilities
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Wexler, Jade; Vaughn, Sharon; Roberts, Greg; Denton, Carolyn A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2010
This experimental study was conducted to examine the efficacy of repeated reading and wide reading practice interventions for high school students with severe reading disabilities. Effects on comprehension, fluency, and word reading were evaluated. Participants were 96 students with reading disabilities in grades 9-12. Students were paired within…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Reading Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Effect Size
Educational Programs for Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities: Can They Be Both Effective and Inclusive?
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McLeskey, James; Waldron, Nancy L. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2011
One of the most controversial issues in special education over the last 40 years has been the extent to which students with learning disabilities (LD) should be educated in general education classrooms. Recent mandates in federal law requiring that all students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum and make adequate…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Objectives, Learning Disabilities, Educational Improvement