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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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[4/21/2025] State of Illinois Legislative Update
Summary of Recent Bills Pending in the Illinois General Assembly Pertaining to Education Prepared by Bev Johns, 4/21/25 House Bill 1237—West II. Amends the School
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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LDA of Illinois News
LDA of Illinois 2024 Virtual Conference
LDA of Illinois 2024 Virtual Conference is being held October 5, 2024. Bonus, pre-conference on October 4, 2024 as well. PDs will be available for
July 27, 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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Awards and Scholarships
Post-Secondary Student Scholarship
Guidelines: The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois is making scholarship funds available to students with learning disabilities who currently are enrolled or are enrolling in
February 20, 2022
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Awards and Scholarships
Janet Lerner Membership Scholarship
The family of Dr. Janet Lerner, pioneer preeminent researcher in the field of learning disabilities, has graciously awarded scholarship funds for parents of children with disabilities or
February 20, 2022
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Awards and Scholarships
Robert E. Abbott Memorial Special Education Teacher Scholarship
Guidelines The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois is making scholarship funds available to students who are enrolled in a
February 20, 2022
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Awards and Scholarships
Friend of LDA Award
The recipient of this award is someone who may or may not be a member of LDA of Illinois, and has demonstrated exceptional leadership or
February 16, 2022
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President’s Award
Please include a short vita, which includes LDA and community involvement, and a letter of recommendation describing why this person has been selected to receive
February 16, 2022
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