Orlando 2020 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.
LDA Remembers Martha Bernard
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Martha Bernard, 96, President of ACLD (now LDA) in 1973-74. Martha passed the morning of January 31, 2020 at home in New York City after a brief decline. Her family members were with her. Martha was a founding member of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD, now LDA) and remained active in LDA. She was the current Secretary for LDA of New York and chaired the national Support Services Committee until 2018. Up until a few years ago, she attended national conferences–the last was Baltimore in 2010–when she could… Read More »
We’re Headed to Orlando! Are you Coming?
We are less than 30 days away from the LDA 57th International Conference! Are you ready to feel revived and rejuvenated with your fellow peers? We are so excited for you to come to Orlando, Florida to experience the largest conference on Learning Disabilities! The Conference Committee, Conference Program Committee, and the LDA staff have been working tirelessly to provide a jam-packed informative and worthwhile week for all. There is no other conference that offers the variety and breadth of sessions that pertain to Specific Learning Disabilities all in one place. It will not only leave you better prepared for… Read More »
February Webinar: My learning disabilities made me a better scientist: Let’s help neuro-diverse students excel!
Presented by: Collin Diedrich, Ph.D. Our presenter, Dr. Collin Diedrich has multiple learning disabilities and will share how the help he received at all levels of his academic journey allowed him to become the scientist he is today. Dr. Diedrich will share his story about overcoming the negatives associated with learning disabilities. He will also discuss how his learning disabilities helped him become a better scientist! He will discuss the importance of teaching empathy, self-advocacy, how to build on failures, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how to be allies (jet packs!) to students that think differently. As long as… Read More »
Our newly elected President Dr. Monica McHale-Small is already making her mark. "Law requires districts to track achievement several times throughout the year. Typically that number is every 9 weeks. While districts "tend to focus on compliance" when monitoring IEPs, the focus should be on student growth and achievement instead, McHale-Small said, noting schools should monitor and report to parents at least as frequently as students without disabilities — but preferably more so to make room for instructional adjustments." www.educationdive.com/news/these-4-strategies-can-help-school-leaders-avoid-idea-lawsuits/572383/
These 4 strategies can help school leaders avoid IDEA lawsuits
www.educationdive.com
"Leaders will be put on notice, but there's so much that happens before it gets to the point of due process," said Linda M. Gorczynski, a special ed lawyer.thank you for a wonderful conference! It was my first time attending and I will definitely be back. :)
Thanks for coming Learning Disabilities Association of Texas! #gladyouarehere #LDACon
So glad you all could join us in Orlando! Thank you for your time and taking care of our attendees at #LDACon!Last day for us at the Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference in Orlando!! #LDA It has been absolutely amazing.😍
