Hi,
 
Thanks for the information on the LDA Conference, Nancie.
 
Are there any subscribers that will be presenting sessions at the LDA  
Conference?  If so, please feel free to announce them on this List and  include the 
date/time for those planning to attend.
 
 
Rochelle
 
 
 
 
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To all listserve members... As Program Chairperson for the  International LDA 
conference I want to extend a personal invitation for each of  you to come to 
Chicago.  Hope to see you there  Nancie Payne
 
 
Don't miss  the nation's leading conference on learning disabilities! 
The Learning Disabilities Association of  America’s 45th Annual International 
Conference will be held from  February 27-March 1, 2008 at  the Hilton 
Chicago, 720  South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Illinois!  
You  are invited to the nation’s premiere conference on learning disabilities 
 featuring the latest research and findings with workshops on Adult Issues,  
Medical/Environmental, Advocacy, Mental Health, Assessment, Parenting/Family,  
Cultural Diversity, Professional Preparation, Early Childhood, Social Skills, 
 Evidence-Based Practices, Technology, Instruction, Transition, Legal/Justice 
–  over 300 sessions & exhibits 
The  Conference features the following Keynote and Guest Speakers:   
Anne  Ford,  Author, Advocate & Chairman Emeritus 
National  Center for Learning Disabilities,  New York, NY 
“On  Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with 
Learning  Disabilities or ADHD” 
Reg  Weaver,  President, National Education Association, Washington, DC 
Diversity  & Culturally Responsive Teaching for Students with Learning  
Disabilities 
Margo  A. Mastropieri, Ph.D.,  University Professor 
George  Mason University, Fairfax, VA 
Maximizing  Learning for Today’s Schools 
Ben  Gendell,  Author  
LD  Boy’s Journey 
Peter  Scheidt,  M.D., Director 
National  Children’s Study, National Institute of Child Health and Human 
Development,  National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 
The  National Children’s Study is Underway 
Dale  Brown, Senior  Manager 
LD  OnLine, Arlington,  VA 
Step  to Independence:  Soar to Success 
Andrew  Imparato,  Executive Director 
American  Association of People with Disabilities, Washington, DC 
The  positive avenues for the future for adults who have  disabilities 
Who  Should Attend the conference: Teachers of special  education, general 
education, and adult education, Principals and  Administrators, Counselors, 
Adults with learning disabilities and attention  deficit hyperactivity disorders, 
Parents of children with learning disabilities  and attention deficit 
hyperactivity disorder, Social Workers, Researchers,  Medical and Mental Health 
Professionals, Education Policy Advocates and College  Student Support Personnel. 
The  conference will also feature  
Finding  Your Future: Postsecondary Opportunities  Saturday 9:30 AM to 12:00 
PM 
The  Best Postsecondary Plan is only as Good as the Information that Supports 
Its  Development! Begin  to create a strong competitive advantage in your 
future by learning about the  options. Finding Your Future is about gaining real 
knowledge about postsecondary  opportunities to make choices that promote a “
goodness of fit” and lay a  foundation for independence and self-sufficiency. 
Join experts in small discussion forums to  learn about workforce opportunities 
of the 21st century, exploration and  discovery processes, and strategies for 
long-term employability. The event  includes a Postseco ndary Fair &  
Resources for continued opportunity planning. 
Who should attend this Saturday, free event?  Anyone  who has a learning 
disability or is supporting someone who has a learning  disability and looking for 
practical ideas & real answers. Informal  discussion forums addressing 
industry or career specific detail led by informed  professionals will promote a 
chance to rotate to 3 different discussion forums,  viewing a variety of options. 
  
Real  Life   Real Times  Real Information 
Professional  Credits, Continuing Education and Graduate Credits will be 
available; CPDUs  offered for Illinois teachers  
Preview  complete conference agenda & register online at _www.ldaamerica.org_ 
(http://www.ldaamerica.org/)  
Register  soon to ensure that you are enrolled in the sessions of your 
choice. All  registrations must be received in the LDA Pittsburgh office no later 
than  Friday, February 22, 2008.  Make  hotel reservations now to guarantee 
conference rates -- Reservations: (800)  HILTONS 
For  questions call LDA toll-free at 888-300-6710 




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