[BREAKING NEWS]
Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act Passes Senate! |
The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (S.3406) passed by unanimous consent in the Senate today!
Read more about this important legislation in the September 2008 Legislative Update.
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In the September LD News, you'll find tips on developing and maintaining positive parent-school relationships; read new reports released just in time for the beginning of the school year; discover the importance of research, and learn about upcoming NCLD Talks and events you won't want to miss! Be sure to read it today!
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Joseph Jenkins, Professor of Special Education at the University of Washington, and Marjorie Lipson, Professor of Education at the University of Vermont, discussed the importance of universal screening and how it is used under an RTI framework. Read the transcript from this important RTI Talk today. |
Join Jamie Fasteau, Director of Policy Development at the Alliance for Excellent Education, in this new NCLD Podcast as she outlines the facts and controversy surrounding the state of U.S. graduation rates and suggests possible federal, state and district-level solutions to help our nation's students succeed.
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Focus on Standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
 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 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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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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