TITLE:  Improving the Learning Outcomes for Students with disabilities through cognitive Strategies: An examination of Graphic Organizers, Visual Aids, Mnemonic Devices, and the Strategic Instruction Model in Minnesota Classrooms.

ABSTRACT: Students with disabilities are often in need of a form of specialized instructional approach that supports retention, comprehension, and the application of academic skills. Cognitive Strategies such as Visual aids, graphic organizers, mnemonic devices, and the strategic instructional model are well known to enhance the academic performance of the academics of students with disabilities by providing them with memory-based supports, and visual organization in Minnesota classrooms. Special education teachers are dealt with the task of diverse learners with a range of disabilities from behaviorally to intellectually. These cognitive strategies play a significant role in bridging the gap between students' skill level and the state academic expectations. This study explores the effectiveness of implementing these strategies to improve the learning outcomes for special education in the state of Minnesota. Through a review of 3
research, analysis of cognitive-based instructional frameworks, and taking a consideration of the realities in the classrooms. This paper highlights how these tools can increase students' comprehension, engagement, and the retention for students with disabilities. These findings are aimed to make the most informed decision on the best practice for special education setting.

COMPLETED:  December 2025