Key Dates in SIM History
- 1978: Edward Meyen and Richard Schiefelbusch organized the Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities, one of five organizations to win a five-year, $2-million grant to study learning disabilities. Don Deshler served as research coordinator and Jean Schumaker as associate coordinator.
The question that started it all: What are the characteristics of adolescents with learning disabilities? - 1983: The International Training Network was founded.
- 1986: The first International Training Network conference was held.
- 1989: Strategram began publication.
- 1992: Stratenotes began publication.
- 1996: The Strategies Intervention Model became the Strategic Instruction Model.
"Strategic" is broader than strategies, and "intervention" has medical connotations and is more one-way than the interactivity of "instruction." - 1997: Dr. Gordon Alley, who helped establish the Center and contributed to the foundation of SIM, passed away.
- 2002: The term "professional developer" replaced "trainer."
- 2007: Associate Director Jean Schumaker retired.
- 2014: Director Don Deshler retired.
- 2015: Mike Hock named Director.