Letter from NCLD
Executive Director James Wendorf speaks about NCLD's concern for the education of the tens-of-thousands of children affected by Hurricane Katrina.

NCLD Responds to Hurricane Katrina
NCLD is committed to ensuring that students affected by the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe gain speedy access to the special education services they need. To learn more about basic educational rights of students affected by Katrina, to review tips on accessing continued special education services in a new school setting and to find additional resources, please visit us at www.LD.org/Katrina.

Life Success for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learn about two great opportunities, 1) the debut of Life Success For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Teacher Guide and 2) a live chat with the authors of the guide, Dr. Roberta Goldberg and Dr. Eleanor Higgins of the Frostig Center, coming to you on Wednesday, September 28th at 7 PM ET!

Research Roundup
NCLD's director of professional services, Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, discusses the value of homework and offers resources to help parents and educators ensure that their children are getting the most out of homework.

News Desk
Learn about what NCLD is doing for the student victims of Hurricane Katrina, find out about upcoming conferences, become informed about the results of the 2005 college entrance exam, and more. Educate yourself with the most recent happenings in the world of LD!

Policy Update
View NCLD's comments on proposed IDEA regulations, find out why Connecticut has sued the federal government over the NCLB Act, and read the U.S. Department of Education's letter of support to states during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Become informed about all of the recent changes in LD policy!

LD Links
Here are some useful web resources that will inform you about the ways you can help your child with LD become successful in the classroom and in life.

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