The Dyscalculia Handbook (Free PDF)--Participants do not need to purchase this book, as it will be posted in the Schoology course for free as a PDF.
Empower every learner to master the language of numbers.
While literacy challenges like dyslexia have long been in the spotlight, dyscalculia-a specific learning disability in mathematics-often goes misunderstood or unidentified in the classroom. The Dyscalculia Handbook is a definitive, practitioner-focused guide designed to bridge this gap and provide K-12 educators with the tools they need to support students who struggle with persistent math difficulties.
Developed by experts for the Illinois State Board of Education, this comprehensive handbook moves beyond theory to offer actionable school-based solutions. Educators will discover: Early Identification: How to distinguish true dyscalculia from general math anxiety using MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) frameworks and universal screening., Evidence-Based Instruction: A deep dive into the "Concrete-Representational-Abstract" (CRA) sequence and systematic instruction techniques that build genuine number sense., Inclusive Strategies: Targeted support for diverse learners, including twice-exceptional (2e) students and multilingual learners., Social-Emotional Support: Strategies to mitigate math trauma and build confidence in students who have historically felt "bad at math."
Whether you are a general education teacher looking for Tier 1 strategies or a special educator designing intensive Tier 3 interventions, this handbook serves as an essential roadmap for creating a mathematically accessible environment for every student.
Stop the cycle of math failure and start building a foundation for lifelong numeracy.