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News from LDA Georgia:

Webinar: Executive Functioning Explained

In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of executive functioning skills, how they impact learning, and why they are especially important for students with learning differences. You’ll also walk away with practical, family-friendly strategies you can begin using right away to support your child’s independence, confidence, and learning habits.

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September Webinar Recording

Dyslexia is often misunderstood, leaving parents unsure of what it really means for their child. In this free webinar, Dr. Brennan Chandler — professor, researcher, and dyslexia specialist — will explain what dyslexia is (and isn’t), outline common learning profiles, and share what research says helps children, adolescents, and adults

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Parent EXPO

Join us for a fun and supportive afternoon designed for families, educators, and professionals in the learning disabilities community!

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News from the LDA National Organization:

LDA’s Position on the 21st Century Dyslexia Act

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act is proposed bipartisan federal legislation (H.R. 6052, S. 3010) designed to alter how public schools identify and support students with dyslexia by removing it from the broad “Specific Learning Disability” category in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and establishing it as a distinct

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LDA Recognizes 2026 Educator of the Year

Phip Ross The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Phip Ross with the 2026 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis.  The award, named in honor of Dr. Samuel Kirk, a pioneer in the field of learning disabilities,

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LDA Recognizes Learning Disability Expert with Highest Honor

The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Nancy Mather with The LDA Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, MO. This award is the highest honor given by LDA, and is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding leadership, support and dedication in the

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LDA Announces Leadership Transition

Learning Disabilities Association of America Announces Leadership Transition – CEO Cindy Cipoletti to Step Down by End of February 2026  PITTSBURGH, Pa. — October 30, 2025 — After six years of leadership, Cindy Cipoletti, Chief Executive Officer of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, announced that she will step down

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News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:

How to lower the arsenic in your family’s rice

A daily staple for many families, rice has hidden health risks. The Learning Disabilities Association participated in another food testing project with Healthy Babies Bright Futures and other partners. LDA helped submit rice samples from Arkansas, Maine, and South Carolina. In total, 145 samples of rice were tested and 100%

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PFAS Chemicals

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are also harmful to our health and are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they do not break down. PFAS chemicals are linked to many health effects including cancer, immune suppression, and may also make vaccines

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