Why is Special Education a Failure?
Share This: Volume 9, Issue 1 February 2020 By Emerson Dickman, J.D. An internationally recognized expert in the field of education, who will remain anonymous, […]
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Influencing Change: Advocating Around the Resistance
Share This: Examiner, Volume 8, Issue 4 December 2019 By Deborah Lynam Every student needs and deserves access to reading instruction that is evidence-based, and every teacher needs and deserves access to professional development […]
Advocating for Students with Dyslexia in Public Schools
DOWNLOAD Share This: ` Raising a child with a learning disability can feel lonely and overwhelming at times. Parents may find it stressful to navigate the […]
Common Core State Standards and Students with Disabilities
DOWNLOAD Share This: ` As the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are implemented in states across the country, parents and teachers have expressed concern regarding […]
Links We Like: Examiner Vol. 8, Issue 2
Share This: Volume 8, Issue 2 June 2019 In this fast-paced world, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest news […]
Provider Directories
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) each provide directories of professionals who provide services to individuals with learning […]
Software Instructional Support Review: Virtual Direct Instruction for Students With Dyslexia
Share This: Volume 9, Issue 1 April 2019 By Posie Boggs We love technology because it can support students with dyslexia by providing a number […]
2018 IDA Remy Johnston Certificate of Merit Recipient Profiled by Local Publication
Ainsley Proctor, the 2018 IDA Remy Johnston Certificate of Merit recipient, was recently profiled by The Virginian-Pilot for her accomplishments. The award was established to honor […]
Resources to Support Implementation
Dyslexia Legislation and Policy Information Annie E. Casey, Kids Count Database Education Commission of the States Education Consumers Foundation: Fiscal Effect of Reading Failure by […]
Leading Organizations in the Field Challenge Myths about Learning Disabilities Including Dyslexia
Myths about learning disabilities rob many of their potential to succeed and contribute in school and in the workplace, according to a white paper released […]
IDA/LDA Whitepaper
How Myths About Learning Disabilities Rob Many of Their Potential to Succeed and Contribute in School and in the Workplace Learning disabilities have a persistent […]
Instruction Informed Times Three Equals Results
Share This: Volume 7, Issue 4 October 2018 By Emerson Dickman Why do we spend so much time thinking, talking, and writing about literacy? Why […]
Dyslexia Legislation Interactive Map
Share This: The International Dyslexia Association has provided the map below as a tool for educators, parents, researchers, and everyone who advocates for all those […]
Book Review: The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan
Share This: By LaNaye Reid June 2018 The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning Ben Foss, […]
My Observations on the Legislative Process
Share This: By Stacy Brocker, State Leader, Decoding Dyslexia Maryland, Howard County June 2018 Note: A version of this article was previously published on the […]
Beyond the Progress in Dyslexia Legislation: Keeping IDA’s Mission in Mind
Share This: Volume 7, Issue 2 April 2018 By Nancy Chapel Eberhardt From 2013 to 2017, the number of states passing legislation focused on measures […]
Success Story: Heidi Belanger
Share This: Heidi Belanger will be running the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in June of 2018 in support of TeamQuest and […]
Fifteen Tips Can Help Overcome Conflict in Special Education
Share This: November 2017 By Emerson Dickman, J.D. Parents advocate for the welfare of their child. Educators advocate for the welfare of all the children […]
Global Partners Share Stories from Around: The Work of AUSPELD (Australia)
Share This: Volume 6, Issue 3 September, 2017 Australian Federation of SPELD Associations (AUSPELD) by Mandy Nayton, AUSPELD President The Australian Federation of SPELD (Specific Educational […]