TeachingLD.org's E-Announcements
March 2004
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News
New on TeachingLD.org!
 The CEC Annual Convention is almost here! Join DLD in New Orleans for exciting and informative sessions. For a list of presenters, topics, and times, see http://www.teachingld.org/conferences/nola_dldsessions.htm.
In New Orleans? Chat with Board members or just meet old friends at CEC. DLD has its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 15 from 6-7:30 pm. There is a Student Reception immediately before the meeting.
What's happening with the reauthorization of IDEA? Find out with our new feature: CAN updates from Karen Rooney. You can find the link to the updates on our homepage or go directly to http://www.teachingld.org/can_reports/.
Got a question about a practice "you've heard about?" Check out the Alerts, a joint venture of DLD and the Division for Research. Alerts give up-to-date information about timely topics such as classwide peer tutoring and social skills. To find out more, go to http://www.teachingld.org/ld_resources/alerts/.
Annual Dissertation Award winner announced! Learn more about Dr. Bui's project and find out when she will be presenting at CEC here.
Keep the dates! Join DLD for the annual Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice conference Nov. 4 and 5 in sunny Orlando! For more information and photos from past conferences, see http://www.teachingld.org/conferences/.
Coming soon to TeachingLD.org!
The LD Discussions forums are devoted to discussing and exchanging ideas about implementing practices learned at the DLD Conference. Join us for exciting exchanges at http://www.teachingld.org/ld_discussions/.
A new Expert Connection on using curriculum-based measurement in content area classrooms from Chris Espin.
New Teaching Tutorials for Members: Problem Solving and Homework.
Watch for online registration for DLD's Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice Conference.
Reflections of TeachingLD.org: Why are we here?
The field of learning disabilities is encountering a tremendous amount of pressure to change ideas, definitions, and practices. Reauthorization of IDEA, alignment with NCLB, and response-to-intervention approaches are fodder for philosophical and political discussions. At TeachingLD.org, we are doing our best to provide you with up-to-date information about the debates through our CAN summaries and DLD "position" statements. Our main purpose, however, is not to enter into political debate but to provide you with information, practices, and resources that guide everyday instruction for students with learning disabilities. If you have ideas about how we can better meet our goal, please contact us at http://www.teachingld.org/contact/ or at WebEditors@teachingld.org.
JohnL & Peggy
John Wills Lloyd, Ph.D. & Margaret P. Weiss, Ph.D.
WebEditor@TeachingLD.org
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LD Discussions: Take part in online dialogues about the latest in instruction, research, and more.
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LD Resources: Keep up to date with our selection of the best resources for professionals who teach students with learning disabilities.
http://TeachingLD.org/ld_resources/
Conferences: Learn the "who, what, when, and where" about DLD conferences.
http://TeachingLD.org/conferences/
Expert Connection: Read experts' responses to your questions about common problems in teaching students with LD.
http://TeachingLD.org/expert_connection/
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Teaching Tutorials: Learn effective, research-based teaching techniques with our exclusive multimedia tutorials.
http://TeachingLD.org/members_only/teaching_tutorials/
DLD Talk: Interact with other members of DLD about activities, products, events, and other matters.
http://TeachingLD.org/members_only/dldtalk/
Grants: Discover a host of ways you can fund creative projects, conferences, and more.
http://TeachingLD.org/members_only/grants/
Publications: Get full text from DLD publications: DLD Times, Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, and Current Practice Alerts.
http://TeachingLD.org/members_only/publications/
Joining DLD
To enjoy all of the great features available at TeachingLD.org, become a member of the Division for Learning Disabilities today. Joining is quick and easy. Call toll free at 888/232-7733 Monday-Friday from 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Time or visit http://www.cec.sped.org/mb/new_members.html for online membership.
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