 On September 17th Congress finalized the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA). The final step to reauthorizing this bill is to have President Bush sign it into law as soon as it lands on his desk.
*Take action by Wednesday, September 24* to ensure President Bush knows he has your full support to sign this bill so that individuals with learning disabilities have the access they deserve when they seek accommodations in school and in the workplace.
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 Join Patricia Kelly Ralabate, Ed.D., Senior Policy Analyst for Special Education at the National Education Association, as she answers your questions about UDL and highlights how parents and teacher can work together to support its implementation in a school or classroom.
Submit your questions for this Talk now!
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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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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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