IDP Resources

Dyslexia-SpLD Resources to Support IDP -

This list is provided to supply additional resources to help make IDP staff development more effective. The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust will aim to supplement this list as other appropriate resources are identified.

DCSF (2008) The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary/Secondary, Dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

• Interactive resource on DVD available in schools, web version accessible via www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk

Dyslexia-SpLD Trust, “Notes for Effective Staff Development in Supporting Dyslexia and SLCN using Inclusion Development Programme Materials” ----- Click here to view

• Guide describes unit content with visual links to IDP materials, maps content to professional teacher standards. This document gives an overview of IDP content with screen shots and links to content to help guide you through. Each unit description notes the professional QTS and Core Teaching Standards these materials will help participants address. While not intended to provide specialist training, the IDP will help participants increase their confidence in identifying and working with students with dyslexia/ SpLD.

Dyslexia-SpLD Trust, “Meeting Professional Standards – IDP Unit Mapping”. ----- Click here to view

• Paper gives a summary of IDP Units and Professional Teaching Standards in brief tabular form for use in Professional Development Portfolios.

www.teachers.tv/video/3371 Secondary Special Needs - Dyslexia Friendly Classroom (2006)

• This programme looks at increasing the understanding of what it is to be a dyslexic at school and offers innovative classroom strategies to help dyslexic pupils to achieve. The programme focuses on a dyslexia awareness course with SEN staff from Sackville School in East Grinstead as they learn how to make their classrooms dyslexia friendly.

Johnson, M and Peer, L (2005) Raising Achievement of Dyslexic Pupils, Dyslexia Friendly Teaching, A Professional Development Pack, Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and BDA.

• A CD-ROM set including supporting documentation for staff development, audio interviews and video of effective practice.

Mortimore, T and Dupree, J (2008) Dyslexia-friendly Practice in the Secondary Classroom, Achieving QTS Cross-Curricular Strand Series, Exeter: Learning Matters.

• A practical text which equips trainee teachers with the understanding and confidence needed to provide support for dyslexic learners across various aspects of the curriculum. It looks at organisational-level support for dyslexic children, together with pragmatic strategies which teachers can use to support children's cross-curricular learning.

Saunders, K and White, A (2002) How Dyslexics Learn, Grasping the Nettle, Evesham: Patoss.

• Recognising learning strengths is a key element to successful teaching. This book concentrates on the successful strategies dyslexics have used and the positive traits associated with dyslexic learners. The ideas contained in this very practical book will help both those new to teaching dyslexics and those who feel they need an extra fillip to their teaching.

"Trainer's Overview" ----- Click here to view

• If you are planning to provide training sessions on the IDP materials this document will give you an idea of content and possible timings.

"Teacher and TA Overview" ----- Click here to view

• If you are a teacher or teaching assistant this document will help you focus your activities and give you an idea of timings.