Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Definition and Introduction to Best Practices

This 2-hour seminar defines language-based learning disability (LBLD), explains the concept of language-based teaching and language-based classrooms, and offers an introduction to research-based best teaching practices that help students learn more effectively. 

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
  • define LBLD
  • describe the impact of LBLD on students
  • define language-based teaching and its purpose
  • describe several research-based best teaching practices for students with LBLD

How Landmark Teaches Study Skills

This 2-hour seminar clarifies for teachers the role that central executive function plays

in the development of organizational, comprehension and study skills, and defines the

role that study skills play in the development of academic competence. Participants are introduced to several Landmark School strategies that help students organize/manage materials, time, and information/ideas in order to become more effective learners.

After completing this seminar, participants will be able to:
  •define study skills
  •describe the relation of study skills to academic competence
  •share research related to teaching study skills
  •be prepared to implement several teaching strategies to help students

      develop organizational and management skills in the areas of:

      materials; time; information/ideas

How Landmark Teaches Writing: Paragraphs to Essays

This 2-hour seminar clarifies for teachers the complex elements of written expression

and defines the role that writing skills play in the development of academic competence. Participants are introduced to several Landmark School strategies that help students develop their writing skills at the paragraph and basic essay levels.

After completing this seminar, participants will be able to:

  •define written expression skills
  •describe the relation of written expression skills to academic competence
  •share educational research in relation to teaching written expression skills
  •be prepared to implement several teaching strategies to help students develop

       paragraph writing skills and transition to basic essay writing

How Landmark Teaches Expressive Language: Pragmatics

This 2-hour seminar provides information about teaching students with learning disabilities, especially those students who have what is called a pragmatic language disorder.  Many students with learning disabilities struggle with the social use of

language, or "pragmatics." The difficulties are evident both in and outside of the

classroom.  For example, students may have difficulty maintaining a conversational

topic, using language to negotiate or to persuade, understanding and using body

language, and establishing and maintaining friendships.

How Landmark Links Assessment and Instruction

No matter what your role in the field of education might be, assessment--both formal

and informal--plays an important role in how you engage your students, what strategies

you use in the classroom, and ultimately, how well your students can master the material you cover.  This foundation seminar is designed to give you a better understanding of

both formal and informal assessment.