[7/19/2022] State of Illinois Legislative Update
Summary of Recent Bills Pending in the Illinois General Assembly Pertaining to Education Prepared by Bev Johns, July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022
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Recent News from LDA of Illinois:
Illinois Teachers are Licensed
You are no longer CERTIFIED! Yes, its’s true. Check your ELIS account. Since 2013, you have been a LICENSED teacher.
June 28, 2022
Use Vacation Time Wisely
The summer months can help your children reinforce their skills. From the first day of school tothe first day of
June 14, 2022
News from the LDA National Organization:
LDA teams up with Marker Learning for Giving Tuesday
Contribute to our campaign This Giving Tuesday LDA and Marker Learning are partnering to raise $60,000 to provide 60 free evaluations to students who are
November 22, 2022
IEPs vs 504 Plans
IEPs and 504 plans are two different plans for students aged 3-21 to receive support and accommodations in school, and both are protected by law.
October 25, 2022
Earning Your GED as an Adult with Learning Disabilities
What is a GED? GED stands for General Educational Development test. It is an alternative certification you can receive if you left high school before
October 12, 2022
Job Resources By State for Adults with Learning Disabilities
We’ve created a directory of resources for individuals with LD who are looking for job and workplace resources. Below are links to each state’s labor
October 10, 2022
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both
October 30, 2022
Don’t Bug Me: Choosing Safer Bug Repellents
It’s summertime and for many people that means more time outdoors. People aren’t the only ones that come out more in the summer though. Insects
July 13, 2022
How to Keep Your Family Safe in the Sun this Summer
Who doesn’t want to be in the sun right? Sun provides vitamin D and is a boost to our moods. Those are both very good
May 26, 2022
REI Should be a Leader in the Fight Against Toxic Pollution
Instead, there’s a toxic secret hiding in some of it’s stylish gear. There are about 9000 PFAS chemicals and LDA is concerned about all of
May 19, 2022