Student perspective on Summer Institute
LCIRT student worker Alicia Keating gives her take on the Summer Institute.
Research & Training Blog
Welcome to the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) blog — the mission of this blog is to provide an avenue of communication between LCIRT and educators/professionals interested in the latest research, resources, and news related to learning differences.
A Framework for Supporting Students Struggling with Math
This video by Dr. Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki provides an overview for a framwork that can be used to support students struggling with Math.
Executive Function Challenges in Academic Reading
In this article, LCIRT's Lead Education Specialist, Linda Hecker M.Ed., examines the relationship between Executive Function (EF) and reading. She explains the many dimensions of EF and reading, and how we can use two metaphors, the "CEO" and the "Orchestra Conductor", to gain new understanding.
Math and Cognitive Load
This clip looks at how cognitive load impacts math performance.
Foreign Language Courses: To Waive or Not to Waive?
In this article by Linda Hecker, M. Ed, a founding faculty member at Landmark College makes a strong case for not waiving foreign language requirements for college students with learning differences.
Why Students Should Take the Lead in Finding a College
Dr. Manju Banerjee, Landmark College's Vice President for Educational Research and Innovation, recently spoke with the editors of Understood.org, one of the largest and most influential websites supporting students with learning differences and their families. In this two-minute-long "Expert's Corner" feature, she discusses why students should take the lead in finding a college.