Learning Disabilities Conference Offers Information and Research from Experts in the Field for Parents, Professionals, and Adults with LD
The Learning Disabilities Association Conference in Baltimore, February 17–20 is the largest focusing on all aspects of learning disabilities. Over 200 breakout sessions and topical workshops by top experts in the field will include successful teaching strategies, mental health, adult issues, and classroom techniques; assessment and evaluation of children and adults with learning disabilities; research trends in language, reading, writing and math; and public policy considerations.
Baltimore, MD, January 28, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The 47th International Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) will be held in Baltimore, MD, February 17–20, 2010 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The LDA conference is the largest in the country focusing on all aspects of learning disabilities.
Because the current economy is affecting all schools, teachers, families and their students, LDA is offering the conference as a tool and invaluable resource for professionals and parents to help improve school and student performance and learning.
Over 200 breakout sessions and topical workshops will provide in-service quality experience, led by the top experts in the field of special and general education, mental health, education research, classroom techniques, assessment and evaluation of children, students and adults with learning disabilities. Timely workshops on urban education; research trends in language, reading, writing and math; local, state and federal public policy considerations; and master teachers sharing successful strategies are a focus of conference week.
Featured speakers for general sessions include Martha B. Denckla, M.D., Johns Hopkins University; Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools; Lisa Dieker, Ph.D., University of Central Florida ; Larry Silver, M.D., child/adolescent psychiatrist, author and advocate; Deborah Phelps, Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools and mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps; and Rick Lavoie, noted author and lecturer.
For information on sessions, speakers and registration call 1-888-300-6710 or go to www.ldaamerica.org/conference/index.asp.
LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities and has over 200 state and local affiliates in 42 states and Puerto Rico. LDA's membership of over 15,000 includes members from 27 countries around the world. The membership, composed of individuals with learning disabilities, family members and concerned professionals, advocates for the almost three million students of school age with learning disabilities and for adults with learning disabilities.
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Because the current economy is affecting all schools, teachers, families and their students, LDA is offering the conference as a tool and invaluable resource for professionals and parents to help improve school and student performance and learning.
Over 200 breakout sessions and topical workshops will provide in-service quality experience, led by the top experts in the field of special and general education, mental health, education research, classroom techniques, assessment and evaluation of children, students and adults with learning disabilities. Timely workshops on urban education; research trends in language, reading, writing and math; local, state and federal public policy considerations; and master teachers sharing successful strategies are a focus of conference week.
Featured speakers for general sessions include Martha B. Denckla, M.D., Johns Hopkins University; Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools; Lisa Dieker, Ph.D., University of Central Florida ; Larry Silver, M.D., child/adolescent psychiatrist, author and advocate; Deborah Phelps, Principal, Baltimore County Public Schools and mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps; and Rick Lavoie, noted author and lecturer.
For information on sessions, speakers and registration call 1-888-300-6710 or go to www.ldaamerica.org/conference/index.asp.
LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities and has over 200 state and local affiliates in 42 states and Puerto Rico. LDA's membership of over 15,000 includes members from 27 countries around the world. The membership, composed of individuals with learning disabilities, family members and concerned professionals, advocates for the almost three million students of school age with learning disabilities and for adults with learning disabilities.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
Mary-Clare Reynolds
(412) 341- 1515, ext. 206
www.LDAAmerica.org
Mary-Clare Reynolds
(412) 341- 1515, ext. 206
www.LDAAmerica.org
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