An effective study skills program can be integrated into your existing classroom curriculum.

Designed for educators who want to help students efficiently manage materials, time and information, this teaching guide provides practical strategies and clear instructions appropriate for students in upper elementary, middle and high school.

Since its founding, Landmark School's successful, research-based program has focused on helping students with language-based learning disabilities develop study skills. Study Skills: Research-Based Teaching Strategies highlights:

• the relationship between study skills and executive function
• the Teach FIRST Model for lesson planning
• the Master Filing System for materials management
• the Strategic Calendar System for time management
• comprehension skills for effective note-taking

About the Author

Patricia W. Newhall is the Associate Director of the Landmark School Outreach Program. A teacher of literature and writing since 1987, she joined the Landmark School faculty in 1993. She frequently leads workshops for fellow professionals and has written and edited several publications for the Outreach Program. She holds a Master of Arts degree in English from Boston College, and a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Simmons College.