NCLD Presents Online Talks

Effective Teaming and Collaboration within RTI

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0100

This Talk has now concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions and the Drexel Hill team's answers. In this RTI Talk, members of the RTI team from Drexel Hill Middle...

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Differentiating Reading Instruction Within the Core

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk is now concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions and Dr. Connor's and Dr. Al Otaiba's answers. All teachers recognize the importance of matching...

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Preventing Early Reading Failure

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:15:00 +0100

Join Dr. Torgensen as he focuses on preventing early reading failure. Dr. Torgesen will respond to questions about what we know about the kind of instruction that weak readers need in the early years...

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English Language Learners and RTI

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk is now concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Lesaux's answers. English language learners (ELLs) constitute the fastest...

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Enhancing Reading Comprehension within Core Instruction

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Palincsar's answers. Designing learning environments that support...

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School-Wide Positive Behavior Support and RTI

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0100

This Talk is now concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Horner's answers. Most teachers agree that students who have behavior...

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Family-School Partnerships and RTI

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Reschly's answers. The fact that student outcomes are enhanced when families and...

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Data-Based Decision Making

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +0100

This Talk has now concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Burns' answers. Assessment is the key to RTI and to effective instruction in...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Academic Success Strategies for Adolescents with LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dr. Deshler's answers. Adolescence is a difficult time in every child's development....

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Universal Design for Learning: What it Is, Why Students with LD Need it and How to Make it Happen

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and to view our expert's answers. Almost three million students in America’s...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

RTI and Universal Screening

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and our experts' answers. An essential component of RTI, universal screening of all...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Building Education Programs that Work for All Students

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk has now concluded! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and Dean Fixsen's answers. You've just learned your school will begin...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

NCLB and Students with LD: Myths, Facts and What the Future Holds

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the questions that were asked and and our expert's answers. During this LD Talk, our expert, Candace Cortiella, will...

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Implementing RTI in Mathematics

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of the questions that were asked and our experts' answers. Much of the writing and research on RTI has...

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Neurobiology and Dyslexia: What We Know About the Brain and Learning

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of questions that were asked and Dr. Eden's answers. Dyslexia is believed to have a biological basis,...

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Building Your Blueprint for Successful RTI Implementation

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Today's live Talk has concluded! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of this Talk. The idea of Response to Intervention (RTI) is simple. Yet, many schools all...

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Understanding Evaluations: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know to Drive Instruction and ...

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0100

Today's live Talk has concluded! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of this Talk. Parents and teachers need to understand all aspects of the evaluation process...

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Managing Ongoing Student Assessments

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Today's live chat has ended! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of this event. Progress measures have become a central component of the RTI approach....

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High School Graduation Rates: What We Know About Ensuring Success for Students with LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Today's live chat has ended! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of this event. The rate of graduation with a regular diploma for students with learning...

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Helping Your Child with LD Find Success: How to Stay Energized and Engaged

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to welcome Nancy and Danielle Graves for our first NCLD ParentTalk. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO VIEW NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. As a parent managing a...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Response to Intervention and IDEA - LD Identification in the RTI Instruction Model

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:00:00 +0100

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the main federal program authorizing state and local aid for special education and related services for children with disabilities, including...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Learning Disabilities in the Workplace

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0100

Understanding one's learning disability (LD) and the impact it has on academic learning, social and emotional well-being and,eventually, performance in the workplace is an ongoing and evolving...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Accommodations: More Than Just Extended Time

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:00:00 +0100

I'm Laura Kaloi, Director of Public Policy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and it's a pleasure to welcome you to today's chat, Accommodations: More Than Just Extended...

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RTI Gets Promoted to Secondary Schools

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:00:00 +0100

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Services Under IDEA for Your Preschool-age Child

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:00:00 +0100

My name is Laura Kaloi, and I am the director of public policy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Today's LD Talk topic is, "Services Under IDEA for Your Preschool-age Child." Our...

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Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:00:00 +0100

My name is Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, and I am the director of professional services at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Today's LD Talk topic is, "Creating an Independent...

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LD and Written Expression

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:00:00 +0100

Dr. Sheldon Horowitz (Moderator): Welcome to LD Talk, the Web's only online discussion devoted to topics of interest to the learning disabilities community. My name is Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, and I...

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Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:45:00 +0100

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Reading and Response to Intervention (RTI): How Students Benefit from Multi-Tiered Instruction ...

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:00:00 +0100

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Summing Up the Evidence on Math and LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:00:00 +0100

Let's be honest...math is a subject area that has a terrible reputation. No matter how old (or young) you are, it's likely that you can recall hearing phrases like: Why do you still have to...

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Universal Design for Learning

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:00:00 +0100

Educators are challenged to teach all kinds of learners to high standards, yet a single classroom may include students who struggle to learn for any number of reasons, including: Learning...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

LD & the Juvenile Justice System: Understanding At-Risk Behavior and Ensuring Effective ...

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:00:00 +0100

Individuals with learning disabilities (LD), and especially teenagers and young adults, are at increased risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Many people with LD (and ADD/ADHD)...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Making the Leap to College: What Students with Learning Disabilities Need to Know

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:00:00 +0100

As the number of students with learning disabilities attending colleges and universities has grown dramatically over the past thirty years, so too have the number of issues faced by students,...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Recognition and Response

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +0100

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Getting Organized for Your Child's IEP Meeting

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:00:00 +0100

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) lays out the school's commitment to provide special education and related services to eligible students. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...

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Diagnostic and treatment approaches to managing ADHD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:00:00 +0100

Join Dr. Karen J. Miller, a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician at The Floating Hospital for Children, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Response-to-Intervention: What Parents Need to Know About This Approach to Identifying Students ...

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:00:00 +0100

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Reading for Meaning

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:00:00 +0100

Join Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed, an experienced general and special education teacher, administrator, and consultant as she discusses "reading for meaning."

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Challenges of Early Literacy for English Language Learners

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:15:00 +0100

Join Dr. Jana Echevarria as we will focus on the challenges of early literacy for English language learners. Learn about ways to develop academic English in young children and how parents can enhance...

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High-Risk Testing

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:15:00 +0100

Join Paul T. O’Neill, an attorney who focuses his practice and scholarship on education law. Currently he is Senior Counsel & Senior Vice President of Edison Schools, headquartered in New York City....

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Social-emotional development and its impact on children with LD

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:00:00 +0100

Join Rick Lavoie as he shares his insights on ways to help children with learning disabilities overcome social skill deficits.

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Math difficulties and math disabilities

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:00:00 +0100

Join Dr. Nancy Jordan, a leading expert in this area of research and practice, as she explores "Math Difficulties and Math Disabilities."

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Navigating Special Education

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:00:00 +0100

Join Dr. Alan Brue and Dr. Linda Wilmshurst, authors of the new book, A Parent's Guide to Special Education, as they share their insights into navigating special education.

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Social-emotional Development and its Impact on Children with Learning Disabilities

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:00:00 +0100

This Talk has concluded. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the transcript of the questions that were asked and our experts' answers. Social and emotional skills are...

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Life Success for Students with Learning Disabilities

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:30:00 +0100

Join Roberta J. Goldberg, Ph.D. and Eleanor L. Higgins, Ph.D. as they discus the opportunities for life success for students with learning disabilities.

For more information, visit www.LD.org.

Summertime with Struggling Readers -- Making it Fun and Effective

ncld@ncld.org (National Center for Learning Disabilities) — Tue, 24 May 2005 19:00:00 +0100

Join Dr. Blanche Podhajski, President and Founder of the Stern Center for Language and Learning, a non-profit organization located in Williston, VT, as she discusses 'Summertime with Struggling...

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