Ku Center For Research on

Located in Lawrence, Kan., The University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning provides special education programs. It publishes newsletters for teachers and professional developers that are interested in the strategic instruction model. The publications cover various topics, including characteristics of adolescents with learning disabilities, content enhancement, instructional coaching, motivation, professional development, social skills and technology. The center offers a wide variety of products, including teacher- and student-focused intervention, and support programs. Its supporting programs provide educational materials in the form of books, CD-ROMs and videotapes. The center s learning strategies cover a broad range of skills, including reading, writing and studying. It has an electronic learning program that involves study, development and research of new designs, principles, practices, tools and policies.