Disability-Specific
Programs Information /
Learning Disabilities |
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Virginia Department
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Organizations |
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Specific
learning disabilities are heterogeneous in nature, often differing
markedly from one person to the next. The Regulations Governing
Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in
Virginia [Effective March 27, 2002] define the term as follows: |
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"Specific
learning disability" means a disorder in one or more of the
basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in
using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself
in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write,
spell or do mathematical calculations. The term includes such
conditions as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal
brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. The
term does not include learning problems that are primarily the
result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; of mental
retardation; of emotional disturbance; or of environmental,
cultural, or economic disadvantage. COV §22.1-213; 34 CFR
§300.7 (c) (10) |
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| Virginia
Department of Education Contacts |
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Dr. Teresa S. Lee
Virginia Department of Education
PO Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 371- 8283
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| Organizations |
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Council
for Exceptional Children
(CEC) provides general information about children and youth
with disabilities and lists training and events. TeachingLD
is a service of CEC’s Division for Learning Disabilities.
TeachingLD’s provides trustworthy and up-to-date resources
about teaching students with learning disabilities. |
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The
Council
for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization
that promotes effective teaching and research.CLD is composed
of professionals who represent diverse disciplines and who are
committed to enhance the education and life span development
of individuals with learning disabilities. |
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International
Dyslexia Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the
communities that support them. |
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Learning
Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a nonprofit
grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning
disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work
with them. LDA strives to advance the education and general
welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. |
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LDOnline
is a website dedicated to the education of students with learning
disabilities. This site includes highlights of new information
in the field of learning disabilities, exclusive articles, research
findings, political news, basic information about learning disabilities
and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, chat rooms for
parents, teachers, and students, and many other features. |
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National
Association for the Education of African American Children with
Learning Disabilities links information and resources provided
by an established network of individuals and organizations experienced
in minority research and special education with parents, educators
and others responsible for providing an appropriate education
for students, specifically African Americans. |
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National
Center for Learning Disabilities strives to be an effective,
easy-to-use resource for people seeking authoritative information
on learning disabilities. |
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Nonverbal
Learning Disorder (NLDA) is an international nonprofit
corporation committed to facilitating education, research and
advocacy for children and adults who manifest disabilities associated
with the syndrome of nonverbal learning disorders. |
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National
Research Center on Learning Disabilities (NRCLD) engages
in research, develops recommendations, and provides training
to help administrators, teachers, parents, and policy makers
address the complex issues surrounding the proper identification
of students with learning disabilities who need special education
services. |
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Schwablearning.org
and SparkTop.org. These
websites address learning strategies,parent issues, and study
skills for parents, students and educators. |
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For
other organizations, see the LDOnline's
Finding Help. |
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| Publications |
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National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
(NICHCY) |
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General
Information about Learning Disabilities [includes teaching
strategies] |
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Reading
and Learning Disabilities: A Resource Guide |
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Learning
Disabilities: Fact Sheet #7 |
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Educating
Students with Learning Disabilities (BIB12) |
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Learning
Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities (BIB14) |
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See
the LDOnline's
Periodicals, Journals and Directories |
