@LDA_SC

Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina: Raising Aspirations, Expanding Possibilities, Creating Opportunities for Success for All Affected by LD.

 South Carolina, USA
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Joined October 2013
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We’re celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 📜 LDA has a proud history of advocating for legislation like the ADA which we're carrying on today. Learn more about important moments in learning disability history here: ldaamerica.org/a-timeline-of…
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Our latest episode of The LDA Podcast is out now! Mark Stoddart, a renowned Scottish sculptor with dyslexia. In this episode, Mark shares his own difficult experience with school, his philanthropic work, and the importance of kindness. Tune in here: ldaamerica.org/the-power-of-…
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South Carolina schools served over 1.4 MILLION meals🍽️ to students this week! Thank you to the food service workers, bus drivers, and countless others that continue to carry out this vital service for our students.
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Schools and districts across SC are supporting students' educational, emotional, and nutritional needs. We'll be highlighting districts every day to showcase the wonderful work they are doing to #FlattenTheCurveSC and provide for students.
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You are correct. A waiver has been granted to June 30, 2021. We want to make things less stressful and allow you to focus on you, your family and students.
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NRDC has written a model law to address lead in drinking water at schools & child care centers, as the water is highly susceptible to lead contamination, yet schools aren't required to test under any federal laws. #leadfree #RedforEd nrdc.org/experts/joan-leary-…
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Tonya Hegamin says, “meet yourself where you are, not where you THINK you should be” #healthevoices19
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GSK and NARS Cosmetics host a “Night of Beauty” to educate and empower women of color living with lupus. The event will provide Lupus Warriors the opportunity to forge new friendships, receive makeup tips and learn... facebook.com/TheLupusLiar/vi…
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There is an "I" in "NO!" So never hesitate to say it when it matters most. Your health is important. HealtheVoices 2019: A Little Heart Can Do Big Things Thank you for recording this LupusChick.com - Autoimmune Health and Support Community! facebook.com/TheLupusLiar/po…
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Whole-language approaches to reading instruction are rooted in strong beliefs that children learn best when they're allowed to direct their own learning. But a recent meta-analysis of 50 years of research shows direct instruction is remarkably effective. apmreports.org/story/2018/10…

What to do if your child's school isn't teaching reading right

After our recent examination of why American kids aren't being taught to read well, we received a ton of questions, mostly from parents. So we went to the experts to get answers.

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“Zip codes should not predict reading achievement. We need good teachers by design not chance.” -Doug Fisher #ILA18 – at Austin, TX
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Do students lose depth in digital reading? #edtech #stem rviv.ly/9EPpTj
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College Students' Disability Claims Show Unintended Consequences of ADA — The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal jamesgmartin.center/2018/07/…
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The next #FellowsatED Twitter chat kicks off at 8PM ET on Wednesday. We hope you can join us! This month's topic: Rethinking Educator Professional Development 💬
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Reading is "the most studied aspect of human learning," says @LouisaMoats. "We know what it takes to learn to read." So why aren't we teaching kids how to do it? New audio doc coming 9/10/18 from @apmreports. Continues reporting we began in Hard to Read apmreports.org/story/2017/09…

How American schools fail kids with dyslexia

There are proven ways to help people with dyslexia learn to read, and a federal law that's supposed to ensure schools provide kids with help. But across the country, public schools are denying...

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Teachers! Access #information on types of dyslexia bit.ly/2uiCXUS and learn how to help the 1/10 with #dyslexia
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#Educators looking for a quick Summer reading? Using Technology to Engage Students With Learning Disabilities. buff.ly/2IL8kTr #SummerReading #k12 #Satchat #ISTE18
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10 signs of dyslexia all #teachers should recognize bit.ly/2tpa78I Do you see these in your #classroom?
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This is why the school system has to do better. There is a school to prison pipeline for kids who can't read. #saydyslexia "And I'll never forget when I had to read in sixth... wwltv.com/article/news/local…
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Get money back on your taxes & help special needs children at the same time youtu.be/L18MwqS_ZoA
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