Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): Core Principles for Reauthorization
NCLD’s goal in providing Core Principles for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (currently known as No Child Left Behind) is to help guide the discussions related to students most at-risk for being identified with LD and those already identified and re...
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State Testing Accommodations: A Look at Their Value and Validity
Students with disabilities (those covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) must be provided the appropriate accommodations necessary to participate in the state and district assessments as required for reading and math und...
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Multi-Tier System of Supports/Response to Intervention
Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Recommendation for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)There is tremendous momentum nationwide to develop systemic intervention models for both behavior and academics targeting those students most at risk. Congress should build on this...
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High School Graduation
High School Graduation Policy Recommendation for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)A high school diploma is increasingly essential for success in the 21st century economy. Nearly 90% of the fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs require some sort of education beyond high ...
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Effective Teachers
Effective Teachers Policy Recommendtion for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)Second only to parents, teachers are the single most influential agents of change in a child’s life. Their understanding and mastery of pedagogy and subject matter, together with their abili...
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Charter Schools
Charter School Recommendation for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)Charter schools are designed to offer choice and opportunity for students within the public school system. Many of these schools are highly desirable for parents of students with disabilities because of...
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Accountability
New accountability provisions may be included in the ESEA to hold schools, districts, and states accountable for the academic progress of students. However, some proposals have sought to carve students with learning disabilities (LD) out of this framework altogether or create separate...
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Assessment/Annual Testing
Assesment Policy RecommendationUnder federal law, all students—including students with disabilities—are required to be included in statewide assessment and accountability systems. Assessment provisions within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) were intended to focus...
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Early Education/Early Intervention
Early learning opportunities in preschool—whether in Title I programs, Head Start or other settings—are essential for children to gain the pre-literacy and social skills they need to enter Kindergarten ready to learn and thrive. As evidence shows, early recognition of learning pro...
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Vouchers
While school voucher programs theoretically expand choices for parents and students, any federally funded voucher program for students with disabilities would undermine the ability for these children to receive a free appropriate education. Families using school vouchers typically mus...
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How NCLD’s Policy and Advocacy Work Makes a Difference
A Loud Voice.
NCLD speaks up about the issues that are important to the millions of children and adults with learning disabilities (LD). We work to make sure that federal lawmakers remember people with LD when drafting legislation. The policy work we do ensures that your collec...
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