Live it, Learn it!Item descriptionImprove school success for students who have learning disabilities and ADHD with "Academic Clubs," the proven learning-by-doing approach presented in this energizing guidebook. Sally Smith - the highly respected founder of the Lab Schools, where 95% of students with learning problems go on to college - shows elementary school educators how to immerse students in any subject using drama, painting, sculpture, music, and other art forms. Sally Smith's infectious energy, humor, and creativity helps teachers transform their classrooms into clubs where each student belongs and learns. About the Author Sally L. Smith is the Founder/Executive Director of The Lab School of Washington, which she designed in 1967 for children and adults with learning disabilities. Since 1976, she has also been a Professor in the School of Education at American University in charge of the Master's Degree Program in Special Education: Learning Disabilities. Professor Smith is a national leader in the field of learning disabilities and is one of the elected specialists on the Professional Advisory Board of LDA and served for 6 years as an elected member of the Professional Advisory Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Similar items: |