Professional Resources – Learning Disabilities Association of America

LDA Publishes SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards

The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) announces the publication of a groundbreaking research paper titled “Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluation Principles and Standards.” LDA and an interdisciplinary team of researchers…

Resources Page for: Specific Learning Disability Evaluation Principles and Standards

Find links to the resources included in Specific Learning Disability Evaluations and Standards. Principles of The SLD Evaluation Standards Standards for the SLD Evaluation Ability Achievement Relations CHC Broad &…

Meet Dr. Joe Morgan, the New Editor of LDMJ

Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, is an official publication of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), disseminates the most current thinking and practice on learning disabilities. The journal’s focus…

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EAD Roadmap on Disability History and Civics Extension

Educating young people to take active, constructive roles in our democracy is important for all learners. It is particularly important for young people with learning disabilities, attention issues, and other…

Understanding Dysgraphia, from The International Dyslexia Association

This guide from the International Dyslexia Association breaks down dysgraphia, and provides information on instructional activities and strategies to help individuals with dysgraphia, if dysgraphia occurs alone, and more.

8 Signs your Child may have a Learning Disability, National Institute of Health

In addition to 8 signs of a learning disability, this site has resources on specific learning disabilities as well.

How Can we Help Kids with Self-Regulation? Child Mind Institute

This guide defines self-regulation and emotional dysregulation, explains how to teach self-regulation skills, and more.

Every Student Succeeds Act, Department of Education

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed in December of 2015 and ESSA amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to provide funding to K-12 schools to ensure a quality public education for all students. ESSA authorizes funds for professional development, instructional materials, resources to support educational programs, and for promotion of parental involvement. ESSA replaced the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.

Adults with Learning Disabilities: A Review of the Literature, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy

This study examines how learning disabilities affect adults, which strategies are best for teaching adults with learning disabilities, how to determine that an adult learner has a learning disability, and more.