Math
Once a student is diagnosed with a specific learning disability in math, it is important to make sure their specially designed instruction matches their area of need by building on their strengths. Below is information about strategies to consider when designing instruction for students with disabilities.
Sarah Powell explains this concept in this 5:45 video.
Sarah Powell gives an overview of schema instruction in this 1:12 video.
This resource with scripted lessons is available in our TTAC Library.
This 4:46 video gives an overview of the Think Aloud Strategy.
This 5:46 video provides an overview and rationale for explicit instruction.
In this 2:15 video Dr. Sarah Powell gives examples of the counting principles.
In this 9:27 video Dr. Doug Clements gives more information about early number knowledge.
For questions or additional information about supporting math instruction for students with disabilities, please contact Sue Schulz (suschulz@vt.edu) or Whitney Miller (whm2378@vt.edu).
VDOE Resources
Learner Variability Project
National Center for Intensive Intervention
