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

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 notetaking

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.