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In the October edition of LD News, find out where the presidential candidates stand on important educational issues in our new side-by-side comparison, learn how to set a schedule (and stick to it!) as you start the search for financial aid in college, as well as read up on universal design for learning, a new approach to teaching and learning that can reduce learning challenges for all students, including those with LD. Be sure to read it 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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There are all sorts of ways technology can help students to build sklls and knowledge, by enabling them to use their strengths to work around their disabilities. For example, students who struggle with reading but who have good listening skills might benefit from listening to books on tape.
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 In this recent LD Talk, Patricia Kelly Ralabate, Ed.D., Senior Policy Analyst for Special Education at the National Education Association, answered questions about UDL and highlighted how parents and teacher can work together to support its implementation in a school or classroom.
Read the transcript 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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