Deciphering the Supports for Student Success
Resources from ESL Conference at Cornerstone University (April 2024)
April 12, 2024
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LDA of Michigan has been an affiliate of LDA of America and provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA and LDA of MI the leading resources for information on learning disabilities.
News from the LDA Michigan:
Join us for Our Supporting Students with LD in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education will provide an overview and clarifications of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements for
January 22, 2023
LDA of Michigan asks our State Reps to Support Children with Dyslexia
LDA of Michigan and our state partners are working to make sure our Representatives understand what Senate Bills 380-383 will mean for Michigan’s children. Michigan
September 22, 2022
MDE Issues Guidance for FAPE for Adult Learners
From the Michigan Department of Education, August 14, 2022 The Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) is proud to announce the
August 17, 2022
News from the LDA National Organization:
How the Special Education Teacher Shortage Affects Students with LD, and What to Do About it
Allison Gilmour, American Institutes for Research Loretta Mason-Williams, Binghamton University Elizabeth Bettini, Boston University The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education
March 21, 2025
The Potential Impact the Closure of the Department of Education would have on Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support, services, and legal protections they need to
March 14, 2025
Meet Our Board of Directors: Mark DiPietro, Vice Chair
How Do Your Background, Areas of Expertise, and Interests Serve LDA’s Mission? For 11 years, I was vice president for marketing and communications at Landmark
March 10, 2025
NJCLD’s Statement on the Function & Role of the U.S. Department of Education
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is proud to be a member of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD), a collaborative organization dedicated
March 5, 2025
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
Teaching Lead Poisoning Prevention with Elementary Students
Ecology Center’s Free Lead Curriculum Unit This webinar is an introduction to original lessons and materials – all free – developed to raise awareness about
October 18, 2024
Accidental PFAS Firefighting Foam in Maine
In the next town over from our LDA Healthy Children Project Director, Tracy Gregoire, there was an accidental discharge of 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting
August 30, 2024
General Resources
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we
October 25, 2023
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did
October 20, 2023