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The holidays are here—but for many, these celebrations can also be stressful.
Read NCLD's Holiday Survival Tips to learn some realsitic strategies for keeping stress to a minimum this holiday season.
*Must Read!* NCLD's Holiday Survival Tips |
Holiday Survival Tip #10: It's Okay to Peel Away!
If you are hosting people at your home, help your child know when and how it is 'okay to peel away' and have some down time without offending your guests. When you are visiting friends and family, talk with the hosts and identify a quiet space where your child can 'escape' when he or she is feeling overwhelmed or in need of some time alone. Also be sure to ask about any house rules (like no food in the bedrooms and no chasing the cats) that will make the visit fun for all. Read all of NCLD's Holiday Survival Tips today!
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In the November edition of LD News, Dr. Sheldon Horowitz reminds us to keep our elected officials focused on important education issues once they're in office; learn about academic success strategies for adolescents with LD; the importance of data-based decision making and read the latest in our News Desk Headlines feature.
Be sure to read it today!
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Join NCLD's Legislative Action Center to recieve alerts and updates on the legislative activities and education priorities of the incoming Obama administration, Congress and the Senate!
Together we can advocate for positive and lasting change.
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 In this recent LD Talk, Dr. Don Deshler shared his knowledge of current literacy, strategic instruction, and school and district-wide educational innovations that are available to help adolescents with LD become successful independent learners. Read the transcript from this informative LD Talk today!
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LD Essentials, NCLD's free print newsletter, is published three times a year for parents, educators and anyone else interested in learning disabilites and NCLD. LD Essentials offers nuts-and-bolts information on everything from enhancing self-esteem to interpreting changes in the IEP process.
Sign up for your free subscription to LD Essentials today!
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 On Wednesday, October 1, the RTI Action Network presented their National Online Forum, "The Role of RTI in LD Identification."
Don't miss this opportunity to watch key national leaders as they discussed the role RTI can play in the accurate and timely identification of learning disabilities.
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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
 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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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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NCLD invites you to a holiday celebration for you and your child — "LD Up Close: A celebration of the creativity of children with LD and their artwork."
Come. Share. Experience.
LD Up Close.
With your gift of $35 or more, become a FRIEND of NCLD and receive a tote bag, magnets and bookmark.
Come view the amazing artwork that won this year's competition!
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