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Maintaining a Good Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher [new!]

Whether your child is in preschool or is getting ready to graduate from high school, a positive and supportive parent-teacher partnership is always in the best interest of your child. Add these tips to your repertoire today

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NEW!!  NCLD's New Advocacy Brief: Understanding the Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Understanding the Standards-based IEP


Many states and school districts are embracing a new 'standards-based' approach to developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Read this important advocacy brief today and learn how linking the IEP goals to grade-level standards can help your child make significant gains.


Building Your Blueprint for Successful RTI Implementation

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Join Dr. George Batsche and Thomas Komp as they answer your questions about "Building Your Blueprint for Successful RTI Implementation" at each of the three primary phases of implementation.

Submit your questions now or join the Talk live on May 22 at 3 p.m. ET.


NCLD's Public Policy Office in Action

Read the April 2008 Legislative Updateto learn about NCLD's priorities on Capitol Hill, including its work to include changes to the Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act and the College Opportunities and Affordability Act (Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act), as well as our efforts to protect the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008.   In this issue you'll also be briefed on the pending NCLB reauthorization along with new releases from the Department of Education.  NCLD is advocating for your rights today.

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Read the April Edition of LD News Today!

This month's LD Newsfeatures Dr. Sheldon Horowitz's column discussing the 2008 Report from the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, the latest happenings in education news and on Capitol Hill, as well as a word from NCLD Executive Director, James Wendorf about the ways NCLD recognizes and celebrates the achievements of individuals with learning disabilities and the school communities that help students to realize their potential. Start reading now!


Understanding Evaluations: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know to Drive Instruction and Promote School Success

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Dr. Blanche Podhajski answered questions to help parents and teachers unravel and understand the important questions about the evaluation process, including issues such as timing, what the proposed tests measure and what the outcomes mean when a comprehensive evaluation is conducted.  Read the transcript now. 


Visit the RTI Action Network Web Site Today!

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is proud to announce that its Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative, the RTI Action Network, has launched its Web site, RTINetwork.org

Be sure to visit RTINetwork.org and don't forget to sign up for the RTI Action Network's online newsletter, RTI Action Update, today!

Our online resources for parents, educators, and individuals with learning disabilities are made possible through the contributions of thousands of individuals, as well as the following foundations: Cisco Systems Foundation, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund.