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Letter from NCLD
NCLD's Executive Director, James Wendorf, invites LD News readers to share their ideas and suggestions for issues they would like to see addressed in NCLD's new Parent Center.

Online Chat: LD and ADHD
Join NCLD's LD Talk on June 21 at 4:00 ET as we focus on learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the co-occurrence of these disorders throughout the life span.  The expert, Dr. Karen Miller, is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician at The Floating Hospital for Children, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA.

Research Roundup
NCLD's Director of Professional Services, Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, offers part two of a series of columns that talks about the importance of scientifically-based practices. Read this article to find out how parents can (and should) take on the role of 'researcher' when it comes to making decisions about their children's education.

News Desk
Read the 2006 Condition of Education annual report, find out about the connection between health and IEP planning, learn about the new mathematics advisory panel and more. 

Policy Updates
Find out how you can advise Congress to support education funding, learn about an NCLB commission update, read the recently released Annual Report to Congress on the IDEA and more.   

LD Links
Learn about academic, vocational and recreational opportunities for students with disabilities and discover links to important resources for educators and parents.