Resources for The Exceptional Learner

The resources on this page were compiled by Lynell Nissley for the use of students in her Faith Builders classes.

All Kinds of Minds

• Learning Framework–one page
• Parent Toolkit–Read Introduction, then see additional links across the top for specific areas. Follow Attention, Mathematics, Reading, and Writing; under “Basics,” select “Read More” for each page.  Note how the information connects to the Learning Framework. When you encounter a “Try It” link, be a good sport and give it an attempt, at least until you understand the difficulty of the activity.  You are only required to read the Basics section for each section, not Difficulties, Strategies, etc.  But you may find them helpful for your project toward the end of semester.
• Language Module–Click “Launch the Online Language Module” to start. Note: Click “Download the Online Language Module Workbook.”  Turn to PDF pages 9-13 (numbered 7-11 in document).  During or after completing the module, pick one question from each page to answer.
• Memory Module–Click “Launch the Online Memory Module” to start. Note: Click “Download the Online Memory Module Workbook.” During or after completing the module, complete PDF page 6 and only the practice activities on pages 8, 10, 12, 14. (numbered 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 in document).
• Attention Module

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Optional reads:
  • Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescent
  • Teen Depression (written for students)
  • Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Community Members Can Do
  • Suicide: A Major, Preventable Mental Health Problem
  • The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction
  • Treatment of Children with Mental Illness
  • Eating Disorders: About More Than Food
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Required reading

• Fact Sheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Topics
• International Consensus Statement on ADHD
• ADHD: making the invisible visible
• The Important Role of Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation in ADHD ©

Optional, may be beneficial for project:

• Classroom Accommodations for Children with ADHD

AIMSweb manuals

• Reading Curriculum-Based Measurement
• MAZE
• Test of Early Literacy
• Test of Early Numeracy
• Mathematics Concepts & Applications (M-CAP)
• Mathematics Computation (M-COMP)
• Written Expression
• Spelling

CBM & Progress Monitoring

• easyCBM
• easyCBM Teacher’s Manual
• Easy to read/use CCSS & NCTM Math Benchmarks
• CBM Probe Generator (no norms): InterventionCentral
• Overview of math CBM process
• Frequency/Rate Graphing Template source

Paid options for CBM

• AIMSweb
• Monitoring Basic Skills Progress

• DIBELS 6th Edition–testing materials download
• DIBELS Next–testing materials download
• DIBELS Scoring Practice videos
• DIBELS Math Early Release information
• To create a DIBELS Next account–select the purple “Sign Up” button to create a free account.

RIPM–Early Numeracy Measures (see download file at the very end of the page)

National Center on Intensive Intervention (review of CBM tools)

Help for goal writing

Setting SMART Goals

IEP Goal Writing

Intervention Resources

• Intervention Central
• What Works Clearinghouse
• Best Evidence Encyclopedia
• National Center on Intensive Intervention
• National Institute for Direct Instruction
• Empirical Interventions for Consultants
• Evidence-Based Intervention Network
• Dyslexia Reading Well
• Florida Center for Reading Research
• Balanced Reading