comprehension Archives - Austin & Lily

How to Govern your Language So Students with an ID Can Understand

by Janet Giel-Romo | May 11, 2018 | Specially Designed Instruction

I have always been dedicated to teaching students who were considered at-risk. My students were either learning English, having trouble reading, behind academically, and/or had a disability. Teaching special education came after teaching English Language...

Be Magical: How to Use Your Voice to Engage and Teach

by Janet Giel-Romo | Feb 8, 2018 | Language, Speech

Use your voice as an instructional strategy to support comprehension. My mother was an actress and taught public speaking classes when I was growing up, and as a result, she would not only read with a lot of expression, but she talked to us using a lot of expression....

How to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Reading Comprehension

by Janet Giel-Romo | Jan 25, 2018 | Reading

Reading comprehension is challenging for students with an intellectual disability (ID). The cognitive demands are often out of reach without significant support. Understanding the demands helps educators wrap their heads around the supports needed. Effective teaching...

How to Govern your Language So Students with an ID Can Understand

Be Magical: How to Use Your Voice to Engage and Teach

How to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Reading Comprehension

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