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The U.S. Department of Education has released proposed regulations for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA). The most important change in these regulations is to limit the use of lay advocates in due process hearings, if this regulation goes through, parents will have limited options for representation of their child’s case. Use our pre-formatted letter and tell Secretary Spellings to withdraw the proposed changes TODAY! The public only has until July 28, 2008 to submit comments.
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Featured in the June/July edition of LD News — Public Policy Director, Laura Kaloi, discusses the recent passing of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) by Congress and how it impacts your family; Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, NCLD's Director of Professional Services, writes about "Living with Siblings Who Have LD," and serves up pracical tips to help you support and unify your family. Read these articles along with NCLD's News Desk, LD Champions, and much more in this month's LD News! Read it today! |
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This report highlights how two schools and three school districts from around the nation are working to dramatically improve the academic achievement of their special education students. The educators profiled have taken on the challenge of implementing reforms that lead to significant progress for students with disabilities—nearly half of whom have learning disabilities (LD). Get additional resources on NCLB and download this important report today!
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 In the June LD Talk, our expert, Candace Cortiella, answered questions about No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and discussed how and why the National Center for Learning Disabilities is a strong proponent for many of the provisions under NCLB, as they relate to students with learning disabilities.
Read the transcript today!
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Focus on Standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEP) --
New Podcast and New Advocacy Brief Now Available!
 Join NCLD and Dr. Margaret McLaughlin, Professor of the Department of Special Education and the Institute for the Study of Exceptional Children and Youth at the University of Maryland, as we walk through the basics of standards-based IEPs. This 20-minute podcast provides listeners with general information about what standards-based IEPs are and how parents and educators can use this approach for "changing the academic expectations and outcomes we have for students with IEPs."
Once you've listened to our podcast, download NCLD's new Advocacy Brief, "Understanding the Standards-based IEP." This detailed publication highlights how linking the IEP goals to grade-level standards can help your child make significant gains, contains a Q&A section with Dr. McLaughlin and offers additional information and resources.
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 The transcript from our recent RTI Talk, "Implementing RTI in Mathematics" featuring experts Amanda VanDerHeyden and David Allsopp is now available.
Read the transcript from this RTI Talk today!
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The RTI Action Network presented its inaugural RTI National Online Forum, "Are You Ready for RTI? What Do You Need to Know, and What Do You Need to Do?" on June 9th.
Watch the video from the RTI Online National Forum and access accompanying resources today!
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 Studies have shown that children who read more become better readers. In "Keeping Literacy Alive over the Summer," NCLD's Deanna Stecker discusses the importance of summer learning and offers up some great ideas and fun activities to keep your child reading all summer long!
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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.
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