Learning Differences Programme
The Learning Differences Programme supports programmes, research and activities that contribute to the body of knowledge and the strategies available to students (from pre-school up to college age) who struggle in school as a result of learning differences.
Learning differences are challenges faced by students with a learning profile that is not aligned with the expectations and teaching methodology in mainstream school settings. Learning differences may include, but are not limited to, dyslexia, attention issues and learning disabilities. These differences represent a profile of learning strengths and weaknesses which, when understood by the student, parent and teacher, can be addressed and leveraged to promote success at school.
The programme has a special interest in proposals that incorporate the following elements:
- demonstrate an opportunity for replicability in public school settings;
- utilise research - and evidence-based programmes and strategies;
- support parent/guardian advocacy;
- provide services to all students regardless of ability to pay;
- extend the knowledge and research base on the use of assistive technologies to support students with learning differences;
- provide information, such as materials and websites, accessible to users with learning differences;
- extend the research to address learning needs not addressed by current programmes and approaches;
- provide strong methods for measuring outcomes or impact.
Please refer to Oak Foundation's general guidelines.
Letters of enquiry may be submitted to: ldp@oakfnd.ch or by mail to:
Oak Foundation USA
55 VilCom Circle, Suite 340
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina 27514