2019 Early Conference Registration Open!
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.
Leading Organizations in the Field Challenge Myths about Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia
Myths about learning disabilities rob many of their potential to succeed and contribute in school and in the workplace, according to a white paper released during Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Month in October by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). IDA and LDA recognize that in the absence of accurate and early identification and intervention, individuals with learning disabilities are at grave risk of never accessing their full academic, creative, and career potential. The untapped potential of individuals with learning disabilities is not simply a matter of personal tragedy. Under-serving this significant population… Read More »
It’s Learning Disabilities Awareness Month!
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is working hard this month to shine the spotlight on learning disabilities. It’s important to focus less on the disabilities aspect and focus more on the incredible abilities so many of these individuals possess as well as to emphasize the phenomenal achievements and important strides so many of these individuals have made. A calendar, offering free webinars, links to great apps, and a wealth of information not only about learning disabilities, but additional resources that could be helpful to you and your family can be found by clicking here. Keep an eye on our social media and be sure to sign up… Read More »
Tell EPA: All Families Deserve Clean Air
In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to roll back vehicle emission standards intended to decrease air pollution and greenhouse gases. The clean car standards have been in place since 2012 and are working to protect public health. The EPA’s much weaker “SAFE Vehicle” standards will result in worsening air pollution. While we typically connect smog and ozone to asthma and lung disease, studies show that air pollution harms children’s developing brains, putting them at higher risk for learning and behavior challenges. Rolling back standards that protect children’s health is the wrong direction. We have until October 26th to… Read More »
31 Reasons Why You Should Attend our 56th Annual International Conference, February 18-21, in Ft. Worth, Texas! Reason #11: Hear from esteemed keynote speakers Alba Ortiz, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin; Anne Ford, Author, Parent, Advocate; and Eric Tridas, MD, FAAP, Developmental Pediatrician #LDACon
Even when they complete their homework, students with ADHD don't always remember to turn in assignments on time — or at all. Help your kid get credit for all her hard work by setting up these fool-proof organization systems at school and home.
Not Turning In Homework? Helping Kids with ADHD Remember
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After hours of effort, your child with ADHD forgets to turn in her homework and her grades fall as a result. An organization plan to help.Join us at our 56th Annual Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, February 18-21 to learn how to teach the way children with learning disabilities learn. More information at ldaamerica.org/events/annual-conference/. #LDACon
What does the declining birthrate mean for elementary, middle and high schools across the country? According to one set of projections, it could mean 8.5 percent fewer public school students a decade from now. "If it does come true, we're going to see massive changes," said Mike Griffith, a school finance specialist at the Education Commission of the States, a think tank that aims to inform education policy. "Nobody is talking about this."
The number of public school students could fall by more than 8% in a decade - The Hechinger Report
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What does the declining birthrate mean for elementary, middle and high schools across the country? According to one set of projections, it could mean 8.5 percent fewer public school students a decade from now. “If it does come true, we’re going to see massive changes,” said Mike Griffith, a sc...The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Education has announced that it is scrutinizing how the department handles civil rights complaints, potentially fueling a debate over the Trump administration's scaled-back vigilance on a hot-button issue. Under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, the department has pulled back from the Obama administration's emphasis on investigating allegations of systemic civil rights violations by school districts and colleges, instead focusing its attention on individual complaints of mistreatment, as ProPublica has reported in a series of articles.
DeVos’ Inspector General to Audit Dismissals of Civil Rights Complaints — ProPublica
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The review could shed light on the Education Department’s reluctance, documented by a series of ProPublica articles, to investigate alleged discrimination by school districts and colleges.
