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Letter from NCLD
NCLD's Executive Director, James Wendorf, introduces NCLD's new Online Parent Center and counts down to NCLD's 29th Annual Benefit.

NCLD to Launch Online Parent Center
On April 25 NCLD will launch an exciting new resource for parents of children with learning disabilities. NCLD's new Online Parent Center will provide parents with the tools and up-to-date information needed to be effective advocates for your children. Parents will be able to ensure their children receive the services and support they need in order to succeed at school.

Response to Intervention: What Parents Need to Know about This Approach to Identifying Students Most At-Risk for LD
April's LDTalk focused on Response-to-Intervention (RTI) --an approach to identifying students at risk for learning disabilities -- which has been used successfully in states and school districts nationwide. Dr. Judy Elliott, a member of NCLD’s Professional Advisory Board and Assistant Superintendent in the Office of School Support Services, including special education, in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) in Long Beach, CA, led this online chat. 

Research Roundup
NCLD's Director of Professional Services, Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, discusses the importance of being well-prepared to talk about LD.

News Desk
Read a study about the prevalence of AD/HD in adulthood, learn about how well states are educating students with learning disabilities, and more. Click here to get all the latest news in the LD field!

Policy Briefs
Learn about the latest Supreme Court special education case, discover the findings of a new report to Congress on the implementation of Title I of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and more. Find out what's new in LD policy!

LD Links
Look here for resources on assistive technology, progress monitoring, RTI, and more. Gain access to important resources on LD here!