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October Policy News Round-Up

...to concerns with the way the bill defines dyslexia and separates dyslexia from other specific learning disabilities into its own disability category under IDEA. The bill relies on an outdated...

Claudia Koochek

...as with the UCSF Dyslexia Center and the Cedar School in Connecticut. Ms. Koochek also serves as a member of the UCSF | UC Berkeley Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity...

National Center for Learning Disabilities Makes Waves with Q3 Announcements

...helping them understand their unique learning styles and advocate for themselves. Jamie Williamson, EdS – As the Head of the Windward School, a premier institution for students with dyslexia and...

April Policy News Round-Up

...of reading or dyslexia, universal screening for dyslexia, and other early identification and intervention methods. Emphasize the critical role that educator preparation programs can play in ensuring that educators are...

All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA

...some of the most common—but not all— LDs: Dyslexia is a well-known learning disability that primarily impacts reading. People with dyslexia struggle with decoding, recognizing, and spelling words accurately. These...

Tim Madigan

...Education, with a focus on Dyslexia research, Tim earned a fellowship at SUNY Buffalo as lead researcher on a $1 million federally funded project investigating reading/writing connections in low performing...

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Open Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities—Apply Now!

...disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc. However, students with both a learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to apply. Important Dates Application Period: November 1...

Eligibility for Special Education Under a Specific Learning Disability Classification

Specific learning disabilities (SLDs)—such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia—are varied disorders that affect students’ ability to acquire and perform skills in reading, writing, and math. The 2004 reauthorization of the...

January Policy News Round-Up

...definition of Dyslexia and offering recommendations for revisions. Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13) signed on as a cosponsor of the RISE Act, bringing the count of official supporters to 10 cosponsors...