LNSK 306 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS FOR
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
2 units • P/NP • Two hours lecture
This course will allow students with attention defcits and/or learning
disabilities to receive instruction and direction in developing and
applying compensatory strategies for attention, concentration and
organization problems. The class will assist students in developing
skills necessary to prepare them for and support them in mainstream
classes, successful employment or increased independence. May
be taken two times for credit. After that, may be repeated based on
measurable progress as documented in the student’s Education Plan.
LNSK 330 LEARNING SKILLS ASSESSMENT
1 unit • P/NP • One hour lecture
Intensive learning skills assessment for students with potential
learning disabilities. Assessment of specifc academic and learning
style, achievement, cognitive ability, and the development of an
Education Plan, outlining learning objectives.
LNSK 331A LEARNING STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
Prescriptive instruction is provided to students with disabilities
requiring specialized assistance in order to pursue regular courses.
Focus is placed on academic and learning modality strengths and
weaknesses based on the student’s education plan. Topics include
development of basic academic skills (reading, writing, math, spelling,
etc.), executive function skills (task analysis, strategy selection, strategy
monitoring, strategy revision), and/or thinking skills which underlie a
person’s ability to learn (memory, concentration, reasoning, informa-
tion processing). May be taken four times for credit. After that, may be
repeated based on provisions of Title 5, Section 56029.
LNSK 331B READING STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
Prescriptive instruction for students with disabilities requiring
specialized assistance in order to pursue regular courses. Focus on
development of a process-based approach to reading skills with a
computer emphasis. Designed for students enrolled in LNSK 332 and
to support students in any class requiring reading assignments. May
be taken four times for credit. After that, may be repeated based on
provisions of Title 5, Section 56029.
LNSK 331C WRITING STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
Prescriptive instruction is provided to students with disabilities
requiring specialized assistance in order to pursue regular courses.
Focus is placed on development of a process-based approach to
writing with computer emphasis. This course is designed for students
enrolled in LNSK 333 and to support students in any class requiring
written assignments. May be taken four times for credit. After that,
may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5, Section 56029.
LNSK 331D MATH STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
Prescriptive instruction is provided to students with disabilities
requiring specialized assistance in order to pursue regular courses.
Focus is placed on skill development in mathematics with practical
and computer emphasis. This course is designed to support students
enrolled in any math class. May be taken four times for credit. After
that, may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5, Section 56029.
LNSK 331E THINKING AND REASONING
STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
In this course, prescriptive instruction is provided in thinking and
reasoning skills for students with disabilities requiring specialized
assistance in order to pursue regular courses. Emphasis is given to the
topics of attention/concentration, short-term memory, organization,
deductive reasoning, and information processing using the computer
as one of the primary learning tools. May be taken four times for
credit. After that, may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5,
Section 56029.
LNSK 331F SELF-ADVOCACY STRATEGIES LAB
1 unit • P/NP • Three hours lab
Prescriptive instruction for students with disabilities requiring special-
ized assistance in order to pursue regular courses. Focus on learning
skills required to be successful self-advocates, such as knowledge of
disability laws; knowledge of individual strengths, weaknesses and
coping mechanisms; communication; strategies to build self-concept;
knowledge and utilization of resources. May be taken four times for
credit. After that, may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5,
Section 56029.
LNSK 331G AUDITORY PROCESSING STRATEGIES LAB
2 units • P/NP • Six hours lab
This course provides prescriptive instruction for students with disabili-
ties requiring specialized assistance in order to pursue regular courses.
It focuses on development of a process-based approach to audi-
tory processing, attention/focus, and communication skills with an
emphasis on the utilization of specialized equipment. It is designed to
support students in any class requiring verbal and/or written commu-
nication skills. May be taken two times for credit. After that, may be
repeated based on provisions of Title 5, Section 56029.
LNSK 332 READING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
2 units • P/NP • Two hours lecture
This course is designed to develop and increase basic reading skills
for learning-disabled students, using a multi-sensory approach. May
be taken three times for credit. After that, may be repeated based on
measurable progress as documented in the student’s Education Plan.
Students should complete LNSK 330 or 350 before enrolling.
LNSK 333 WRITING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
2 units • P/NP • Two hours lecture
This course provides basic writing skills instruction for students with
disabilities to develop grammar, sentence construction, paragraph
development, and short essay organization skills using a multi-sensory
process approach. Emphasis is on examination of personal learning
strengths/weaknesses in written expression and reduction of anxiety
related to the writing experience. May be taken three times for credit.
After that, may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5, Section
56029.
LNSK 334 MATHEMATICS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
2 units • P/NP • Two hours lecture
Designed for students with disabilities to develop and increase basic
mathematics skills, using a multi-sensory individualized approach. May
be taken four times for credit. After that, may be repeated based on
measurable progress as documented in the student’s Education Plan.
It is recommended that students complete LNSK 330 or 350 before
enrolling.
LNSK 337 BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT/
LEARNING STYLES AWARENESS
3 units • P/NP • Three hours lecture
Specifc tools, techniques, hints, ideas, instruction, methods, processes,
skills and resources for college success by the learning disabled
student. May be repeated based on measurable progress as docu-
mented in the student’s Education Plan.
LNSK 352 THINKING AND REASONING SKILLS
2 units • P/NP • Two hours lecture
This course is designed to provide instruction in basic critical thinking
skills and reasoning strategies. It includes the development of
cognitive strategies to enhance attention, memory, categorization,
association, logic and reasoning. There is an emphasis on self-aware-
ness of personal learning strengths and weaknesses related to the
student’s disability and the ability to select and apply specifc tech-
niques and strategies to facilitate learning. May be taken four times
for credit. After that, may be repeated based on provisions of Title 5,
Section 56029.
LNSK 409 CAREER EXPLORATION AND
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
0 units • NC • Hours by Arrangement
This individualized course is designed specifcally for students with
disabilities who require individualized assistance identifying and
implementing vocational and employment goals. Directed activities
include career assessments, master applications, resume writing, and
interviewing techniques.