Teachers Weinfeld, Barnes-Robinson, Jeweler, and Shevitz, who lead a gifted/learning-disabled program, show teachers and parents how to work with gifted students who have learning difficulties. They describe the characteristics of these students, how to identify them, the relevant laws, how to plan and develop accommodations, various programs and services, how to ensure success, and the roles and responsibilities of parents, students, and school personnel. Tips, checklists, charts, and other resources are included. This edition has updated research and information and includes a new feature summarizing key points in each chapter. There is no index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The second edition of Smart Kids With Learning Difficulties is an updated and comprehensive must-read for parents, teachers, counselors, and other support professionals of bright kids who face learning challenges every day. This practical book discusses who these students are; how to identify them; what needs to be implemented; best practices, programs, and services; and specific actions to ensure student success. Along with tools and tips, each chapter includes Key Points, a new feature that will help focus and facilitate next steps, and desired outcomes and follow-up for parents and teachers. The new edition includes a look at current definitions of twice-exceptional students; updated research findings and identification methods; a detailed description of the laws and policies impacting this population; what works and what doesn't work; model schools; Response to Intervention; Understanding by Design; comprehensive assessments; social-emotional principles; and new assistive technology.
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