VDOE's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)

Mathematics for Students with Disabilities

Once a student is diagnosed with a specific learning disability in math, it is important to make sure their specially designed instruction matches their area of need by building on their strengths.

Overview

In this 8:12 video, Sarah Powell, Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses key considerations when teaching students with math difficulty.

VDOE Overview of Students With Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions and Evidence-Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Webinar (edited)

Evidence-Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Resource Guide (PDF)

Students with Disabilities in Mathematics: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

This 1:07:01 excerpt from a webinar presented by Kristin Williams-Faus, provides an overview of these VDOE resources. Click here to watch the full 1:27:59 webinar.

Additional VDOE Resources

Virginia Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities

For questions or additional information about supporting math instruction for students with disabilities contact:

Susan Schulzsuschulz@vt.edu

Kitty Wadekittywms@vt.edu