Donna C. Martinez, Ed.D. » special education

New Dept. of Ed reports review research on Orton-Gillingham-based programs for students with learning disabilities

Donna Marttinez — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:57:22 +0000

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) has released eight new reports that review the research on Orton-Gillingham-based programs for students with learning disabilities. Orton-Gillingham teaching sessions are action oriented with auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements reinforcing one another. The Clearinghouse’s review of the research on Project Read® Phonology, a multisensory language arts curriculum designed for use in a classroom or group setting, found this intervention to have no discernible effects on general reading achievement for students with learning disabilities. WWC also reviewed studies on seven other programs.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/education/research_%26_statistics

Preparation for Postsecondary Life for Students with Disabilities

Donna Marttinez — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:08:13 +0000

* Preparation for Postsecondary Life for Students with Disabilities* This brief policy analysis was designed to identify collaborative strategies that states have implemented to address the needs of students with disabilities whose IEP transition services specify postsecondary career and technical education, vocational rehabilitation and/or immediate employment upon departure from secondary school. Project Forum collaborated with staff from the other organizations and agencies to identify eight states and interviewees. Findings describe states’ policies, definitions of competitive employment, vocational rehabilitation and career technical education entry criteria, funding/resources used, professional staff development and other key areas. Barriers and recommendations are discussed.

No related posts.

What’s in the Summary of Performance? (2010) (Resource list)

Donna Marttinez — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:18:31 +0000

When a student’s eligibility under Part B ends, the school must provide the student with: (a) a summary of his or her academic achievement and functional performance; and (b) recommendations on how to assist the student in meetinghis or her postsecondary goals. The summary of performance link provides a list of resources and links to each generated by NICHCY’s search engine.
http://tinyurl.com/29avy2p

Donna C. Martinez, Ed.D. At Your Service!

Donna Marttinez — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:23:13 +0000

Dr. Donna C. Martinez is :

A Highly Qualified Educational Consultant specializing in assisting high school students with disabilities prepare for a successful transition to college
A Seasoned Professional with broad experience in teaching, special education, policy development, and advocacy for persons with disabilities
A Highly Qualified Teacher holding a valid license to instruct general education, social science, and special education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA
A Frequent Presenter at conferences, invited workshops, graduate teacher preservice courses, and education summits
An Experienced Project Manager having served as Project Director of The George Washington University’s HEATH Resource Center, a national online clearinghouse of information on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, families, and professionals in the field (www.heath.gwu.edu)
An Editor and Author of many articles, modules, and other resources that informs people with disabilities about postsecondary options
A Successful Grant Writer
Available to assist you!

Contact her at: DCM.IEC@gmail.com