Letter from NCLD
Executive Director James Wendorf introduces the exciting features included in October’s LD News.

A Parent’s Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed
Read an excerpt from the new book, A Parent’s Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed, written by Linda Wilmshurst and Alan Brue. This book addresses how recent changes in the federal special education law (IDEA 2004) and other federal laws can impact special education services for children today. Also, don't forget to participate in LD Talk on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from 7-8 PM ET (4-5 PM PT, 6-7 CT), as these authors answer your questions about special education services and supports.

Research Roundup
NCLD's Director of Professional Services, Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, offers insight on mathematics and learning disabilities. The article highlights key questions and issues and provides additional resources related to math instruction and learning disabilities.

News Desk
Read about new research on the controversial issue of grade retention, hear about a new study that addresses the effectiveness of reading comprehension interventions, find out educational projections for 2014, and more. Become versed in the most recent happenings in the world of LD!

Policy Update
Read about an important Supreme Court hearing of a special education case, learn about a new study that finds fault with certain provisions of the NCLB, and more. Inform yourself about the most recent happenings in LD policy!

LD Links
Here are some useful resources about special education and learning disabilities.

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