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With the proper supports, the 1 in 5 can thrive. Come to #LDACon in February to learn from professionals across the country who will be presenting the latest research and best practices for individuals with learning and attention issues.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America believes that every person with learning disabilities can succeed in school, at work, in relationships, and within the community when provided the right supports and the right opportunities.
Committed to the study of learning disabilities through all stages of life, this journal provides the most current information on research, practice, theory, issues, and trends to broaden understanding and improve quality of life.
Learning Disabilities Association of America created the Healthy Children Project to raise awareness, promote policies and practices, and to build a nationwide network of LDA members to protect children’s health and reduce toxic exposures.
Nominate Someone for the 2020 Harrison Sylvester Award!
This award honors and recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to advancing the issues of adults with learning disabilities. It is the wish of LDA to thank, in Harry Sylvester’s name, an adult with learning disabilities for his/her commitment to those living with learning disabilities. The Harrison Sylvester Award was created in 2010 to honor Harry Sylvester, a gentle but strong voice in the field of learning disabilities. Harry discovered in his mid 50’s, after struggling for most of life, that he was an adult with learning disabilities. With the knowledge of his… Read More »
Groups sue EPA for refusing to ban brain-damaging pesticide
Today, health and labor organizations sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for refusing to ban a widely used agricultural pesticide linked to damaging children’s brains and farmworker poisonings.
“EPA has repeatedly found chlorpyrifos unsafe, especially to children, yet time and time again it refuses to protect kids,” said Patti Goldman, the Earthjustice managing attorney handling the case. “But Earthjustice and our clients won’t stand for this. The science and the law call for a chlorpyrifos ban. We are hopeful the courts will do the same for the sake of children and farmworkers.” Read More »
Sen. Udall, Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Ban Chlorpyrifos Nationwide
MEDIA CONTACT: Maureen Swanson, Healthy Children Project Director, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 724.813.9684 Sen. Udall, Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Ban Chlorpyrifos Nationwide Legislation endorsed by Learning Disabilities Association of America, one of the plaintiffs fighting Chlorpyrifos in the courts Washington, DC (March 28, 2019) – A day after President Trump’s EPA once again argued for delaying its own ban of chlorpyrifos in court, Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced the Protect Children, Families and Farmworkers from Nerve Agent Pesticides Act, legislation that would ban the dangerous chemical. The Learning Disabilities Association of America calls on Congress to act swiftly to pass… Read More »
Katrina Schwartz, a contributor for MindShift, writes: "I met Brianna Sedillo when she pitched my radio station a personal perspective on anxiety, a topic that comes up over and over as teachers and parents try to support young people. "Everything kind of started with the anxiety and depression after the passing of my grandfather," Brianna said. 'He was kinda my safe space. And losing that was really big.' Brianna missed her grandfather's supportive presence acutely during her middle school years, which were difficult. Middle school can be a difficult time for anyone, but for Brianna it was particularly hard socially because her family moved several times. She had trouble making new friends and felt each change of school acutely. Despite all that, she was a good student; she made the honor roll all three years in middle school."
How Can Schools Help Kids With Anxiety?
Anxiety is running rampant in high schools around the country, both rich and poor. It makes it hard for students to learn and to deal with life. Hear from two teens’ and learn strategies educators and parents can use to help them cope.Join LDA of New Jersey on October 27th for their upcoming conference & resource expo! www.ldanjfall2019.eventbrite.com/
Learning Disabilities Fall Conference & Resource Expo
Note: Full brochure and mail-in registration form at www.ldanj.org-Events after August 25th ***Special thanks to Decoding Dyslexia NJ & to TCNJ for their support*** SPONSORS Gibbons P.C. Winston Prep NJ Sponsor, Vendor & advertising information-email info@LDANJ.org __________________________________...English language arts and math are the one-two punch of the elementary school curriculum. Yet the average teaching time spent on these two areas is far from equal and balanced, with ELA receiving significantly more classroom time despite the recent and growing emphasis on STEM subjects. It's easy to understand why teachers focus on ELA and math. Standardized testing and pressure from administrators and parents emphasize these two areas more than other subjects. But why is ELA favored over math? Let's look at this trend to better understand what's happening.
Why don't we spend more time teaching math? | District Administration
English language arts and math are the one-two punch of the elementary school curriculum. Yet the average teaching time spent on these two areas is far fromLandmark created The Six Teaching Principles™ to help teachers support all learners in their classrooms. Although these guidelines are designed to empower students with language-based learning disabilities, they are just good teaching practices to incorporate into any type of classroom for any type of student. When I reflect back on my favorite or most successful lessons, I realize that they were successful, and ultimately my favorite, because they incorporated these principles. And when something I teach isn’t successful and I consider why, most of the time it’s because it was missing a key element of one of these principles.
Use the Landmark Six Teaching Principles to Support Class Discussion
Read our latest blog post to learn more about using the Landmark Six Teaching Principles to support student-led class discussionCalifornia Department of Education has released the much-anticipated "California Practitioners' Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities." The guide will help with identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying English learners with disabilities. "This resource will benefit the teachers and other professionals involved in the education of more than 220,000 identified English learner students with disabilities," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
Educating English Learners with Disabilities - Language Magazine
California Department of Education (CDE) has released the much-anticipated “California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities.” The guide will help with identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying English learners with disabilities. “This resource wil...
