Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG)

https://youtu.be/j2kF4I1Ko1I
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Anatomy of an IEP Lauren Bell, M. Ed. provides the basics of an IEP and answers pertinent questions.

https://youtu.be/WR6z8CkK2ms

When an IEP is not being followed From Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of GaMeagan Gordon answers the question:What do you do when an IEP is not being followed?

Someone won a basket from LDA of GA !

Representing at North Fulton Special Needs Expo

https://youtu.be/LvghlwOh0_Q

IEP Is NOT Being Followed From Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of GaCharell Coleman answers the question:What do you do when the IEP is NOT being followed?

https://youtu.be/3MAW-KDI25s

Achieving Administrator Support From Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of GaMeagan Gordon answers the question:How do you achieve administrator support?

https://youtu.be/uhmXUqoY3AY

Gaining Admin Support From Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of GaCharell Coleman answers the question:How do you achieve administrator support?

Dena Kitchens (with new friends from LDA of Delaware) representing Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG) at LDACON61.

Learn more about the connection between mental health and learning disabilities in this episode of The LDA Podcast with Learning and Behavior Consultant Bev Johns.
https://ldaamerica.org/learning-disabilities-and-mental-health-with-learning-behavior-consultant-bev-johns/

https://youtu.be/x5JzPBkbtb0

Accommodations for School Age Students Accommodations for School Age StudentsFrom Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of GaMeagan Gordon is the Director of Clinical Services in the...

Charell Coleman answered the question: What are some accommodations for school age students? for our recent Parent and Teacher Workshop.

Accommodations - From Parent and Teacher: Build the Bridge Workshop LDA of Ga What are some accommodations for school age students? Charell Coleman provides her insights.Charell G. Coleman is a luminary in the field of education whose ...

LDA and an interdisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners partnered to develop new SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards in response to alarming achievement gaps between students with learning disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Learn more at: https://ldaamerica.org/lda-publishes-sld-evaluation-principles-and-standards/

Looking for resources to support young children with LD as they adjust to the new school year? Check out our guide for parents and teachers! ldaamerica.org/early-childhood-school

See what LDA has been up to with our quarterly update! Thank you for being a part of our LDA Community! ldaamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Quarter2Update.pdf

In this episode, LDA President Monica McHale-Small sits with special educator Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein to discuss the challenges that low income communities and communities of color face in getting the right support in education, and more.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/episodes/7558585

SOAR is hiring! We are actively seeking field instructors for Camp 2023. 🏕

Would you like to learn how to teach life skills, emotional regulation, and backcountry craft? Do you enjoy mentoring kids and being a positive impact in their lives? Would you like to have an opportunity to grow both your interpersonal and professional skills?

Then SOAR might be a wonderful place for you! Come join our summer staff and have the opportunity to help youth and young adults in the ADHD/LD community. Programs include rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, llama trekking, whitewater rafting, and more!

Visit the link in our bio today for more details or give us a call at 828-456-3435. We look forward to meeting you!

https://soarnc.org/join-our-team/

Learn more about ADHD, executive function disorder, and learning disabilities, and how these three can often overlap:

https://ldaamerica.org/info/the-concept-of-adhd-is-changing-how-does-this-impact-on-you-or-your-child/

Tools for Life

We can't wait to read this.

California’s governor writes children’s book about dyslexia Democrat Gavin Newsom's 'Ben & Emma's Big Hit' was released Tuesday.

is November 30th, and if you’ve been waiting to become a member of LDA, now is the time! In addition to receiving member benefits, like access to our webinar archive or discounts on conferences, you’ll also be supporting the work and advocacy we do as a member-based nonprofit. Join us in creating a world where learning disabilities are universally understood. Learn more at: ldaamerica.org/membership

"When evaluating for learning disabilities, it is not sufficient to simply collect data. Identification of learning disabilities requires clinical analysis of the data collected which includes synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information by a qualified professional trained in human development, learning theory, assessment, developmental disabilities, neuropsychology, etc."

Learn more about LDA's stance on how to accurately identify and evaluate an individual for a learning disability.

https://ldaamerica.org/info/core-principles-evaluation-and-identification-of-learning-disabilities/