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Tributes to Meg Carroll
Meg Carroll was a pillar of LDA of Illinois. Meg’s contributions to LDA and to the field of Special Education were immeasurable. Meg passed away
January 9, 2025
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Understanding the Needs of Students with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
Details Presenter: Dr. Margaret Carroll, Professor Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this
September 11, 2024
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[8/21/2024] State of Illinois Legislative Update
Summary of Recent Bills Pending in the Illinois General Assembly Pertaining to Education Prepared by Bev Johns, August 21, 2024 House Bill 340—Mussman. Amends the
March 30, 2024
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LDA of Illinois Position Statement Regarding Interpreters for Meetings about Children with Disabilities and Parent Participation
Given the consideration of the concerns and arguments provided in this document, the Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois take this position: Primary Language
August 7, 2023
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Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Position on the Need for Appropriate Special Education Services for Students in Need of Them
The Learning Disabilities Association is very committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive the services they need. Articles have questioned whether parents and educators
March 13, 2023
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Supporting Learning at Home: Strategies for Academic Success
Details Speaker for this session, Janet Flesch, with the LD Project. Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this
December 12, 2022
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Program for Families of Adults and School Aged Students Who Are In Need of Services
Details Speakers: Teresa Parks, Deputy Director and Human Rights Authority Director, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. Laura Hart, Special Education Advocacy Initiative, Special Education Division
December 12, 2022
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Sexual Violence: It’s Our Problem
Details Michelle Denault, back by popular demand! Trainer and Author. Michelle Denault will speak on protecting our children. Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be
December 12, 2022
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