Learning disability

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Announces the 2021 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award Winners

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Childhood psychiatric disorders, Educational psychology, Psychiatry, Education, Abnormal psychology, Epstein, Learning disability, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

NORWALK, Conn., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2021 Fred J Epstein Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) were presented at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities annual benefit on Thursday, May 13th 2021.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2021 Fred J Epstein Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) were presented at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities annual benefit on Thursday, May 13th 2021.
  • The award, named for pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Fred J Epstein, recognizes outstanding achievements by young people with learning disabilities (LD) and ADHD.
  • Dr. Epstein credited his significant learning disabilities as a major factor in his success and became an inspiration to children with LD.
  • She maintained a higher than 4.0 GPA and has excelled in online coursework certifications, including Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psych diagnostics.

Introducing New Jersey's Equity in Education Initiative

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Dyslexia, Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Special education, Accessible information, Learning Ally, Learning disability, Educational technology

This bill, which was introduced on May 5, 2021, directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to establish the New Jersey Equity in Education Initiative in an important step towards the mission of providing all students with equal and equitable access to education.

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  • This bill, which was introduced on May 5, 2021, directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to establish the New Jersey Equity in Education Initiative in an important step towards the mission of providing all students with equal and equitable access to education.
  • The New Jersey Equity and Literacy Initiative strives to enhance the statewide support system for county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools to connect students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, to innovative, university-based, early intervention services.
  • Assemblymember Benson acknowledges the positive impact the Equity in Education Initiative could have on the state.
  • Learning Ally is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help struggling learners reach their potential.

Introducing New Jersey's Equity in Education Initiative Learning Ally Partners with the State of New Jersey to Support Literacy for All

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Educational psychology, Education, Articles, Special education, Learning, Reading, Dyslexia, Applied linguistics, Learning disability

The New Jersey Equity and Literacy Initiative strives to enhance the statewide support system for county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools to connect students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, to innovative, university-based, early intervention services.

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  • The New Jersey Equity and Literacy Initiative strives to enhance the statewide support system for county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools to connect students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, to innovative, university-based, early intervention services.
  • Assemblymember Benson demonstrates his commitment to dismantling barriers that prevent children from learning to read through championing this bill.
  • "Students who struggle with reading and other forms of specific learning disabilities often go undiagnosed until they are failing in school.
  • Assemblymember Benson acknowledges the positive impact the Equity in Education Initiative could have on the state.

Leading Education Experts Headline Free Webinar to Understand the Science of Reading and Promote Reading Achievement for all Students

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Articles, Educational psychology, Education, The Windward School, Reading, Educational technology, Learning disability, Music education

b'WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tofurther the understanding of the Science of Reading (SoR) and empower educators and researchers to work collaboratively to promote reading achievement for all students, The Windward Institute is launching its Summer 2021webinarson Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

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  • b'WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tofurther the understanding of the Science of Reading (SoR) and empower educators and researchers to work collaboratively to promote reading achievement for all students, The Windward Institute is launching its Summer 2021webinarson Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
  • ET, withNadine Gaab, Ph.D.,YaacovPetscher, Ph.D.,Emily Solari, Ph.D., andNicole Patton Terry, Ph.D.
  • The one-hour virtual event on Advancing Translational Science in the Classroom will be moderated by Jamie Williamson, Ed.S., Head of The Windward School and Director of The Windward Institute.\nA free roundtable to understand the Science of Reading and empower educators & researchers to work collaboratively\nIn this roundtable, aninterdisciplinary panel of researcherswilloutline a frameworkfor advancing translational science in research and school settings to:\nFurther the understanding of the Science of Reading (SoR) and evidence-based reading instruction as it applies across educational contexts.\nIntegrate effective practices and instructional pedagogy to support all learners with a focus on students with reading difficulties and diagnosed disabilities.\nEmpower educators and researchers to work collaboratively toward promoting reading achievement for all students.\nOrganized by The Windward Institute, a division of The Windward School, this webinar provides an interactive platform to discuss the September 2020 publication of Translational Science: A Road Map for the Science of Reading , and it isdesigned to bring educators and researchers togetherto promote achievement for all students.Attendees will leave the roundtable with actionable, effective practices and pedagogy to support all learners as well as insight into the Science of Reading and evidence-based reading instruction.\nThe Windward Institute(WI)is a division of andserves The Windward School and the broader educational community by:\nProvidingresearch-based, proven professional development for educators, researchers, parents, and all who are interested indelivering effective instruction to allstudents;\nForming partnerships with leading education institutionslike HaskinsLaboratories;\nAdvocating for students with language-based learning disabilities; and\nThe Windward Institute offers more than 60 courses and workshops throughout the year for educators, researchers, psychologists, clinicians, professionals in allied disciplines, and parents to attend.Additionally,The WI is accredited for its Teaching and Instructor of Teaching levels by The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and offers national certification in Multisensory Structured Language Education to teachers at The Windward School and many other schools.Learn more at www.thewindwardschool.org/wi .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leading-education-experts-headli...\n'

Notre Dame College Marks 15th Year of Comprehensive Academic Support for Students who Learn Differently with Thrive Learning Center

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Special education, Childhood, Parenting, Learning disability, Educational technology, Dyslexia

CLEVELAND, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Notre Dame College (NDC) has transformed its Academic Support Center into the Thrive Learning Center to support students with documented learning disabilities like autism, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and others.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Notre Dame College (NDC) has transformed its Academic Support Center into the Thrive Learning Center to support students with documented learning disabilities like autism, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and others.
  • "Refreshing our name captures our aspirational attitude about the college experience for those with learning differences," said Mary Jo Levand, director of the Thrive Learning Center.
  • The Thrive Learning Center is a fee-based support center that delivers far beyond what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act in providing individualized support for those with learning differences.
  • For example, every academic tutor in the Thrive Learning Center is credentialed in the subjects they are teaching and are trained to tutor students with learning differences.

Celebrity Chef Marc Murphy Appointed as Braintrust Ambassador

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Articles, Education, Special education, Educational psychology, Dyslexia, Reading, Learning to read, Marc Murphy, Learning disability

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Braintrust , an online marketplace that connects certified educators with families for private tutoring, today announced that celebrity chef and Food Network Judge, Marc Murphy, will join the company as an ambassador and advocate for children with learning disabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Braintrust , an online marketplace that connects certified educators with families for private tutoring, today announced that celebrity chef and Food Network Judge, Marc Murphy, will join the company as an ambassador and advocate for children with learning disabilities.
  • Chef Murphy is a celebrated Chef & television personality, cookbook author and host of the Food 360 podcast with iHeartRadio.
  • Murphy has navigated his life with dyslexia for as long as he can remember, and now, during Dyslexia Awareness Month, he will officially become a Braintrust ambassador.
  • In his role at Braintrust, Chef Murphy will focus on advocacy, outreach, fundraising events, and philanthropy, including work with the Braintrust Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Braintrust dedicated to creating better learning opportunities for the 1-in-5 underserved children with a learning disability.

Learning in the Cloud: Canada’s First University to Move Operations into One Secure Cloud Infrastructure Sets the Stage for the Future of Learning

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Learning disability, Educational technology, Disability, Bird migration, Learning

The completion of this project isafoundational cornerstonein ourdigital transformationstrategy and sets the stage for AU tofulfill itsImagine: Transforming Lives, Transforming Communitiesstrategyandprovide even greater access to advanced learningaround the world.

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  • The completion of this project isafoundational cornerstonein ourdigital transformationstrategy and sets the stage for AU tofulfill itsImagine: Transforming Lives, Transforming Communitiesstrategyandprovide even greater access to advanced learningaround the world.
  • AsAUcelebrates its 50thanniversary this year,asurveywascommissionedby the universityentitled, The Future of Learning, conducted by Angus Reid, which uncovered Canadians predictionsofwhat the future of university learning will look like within our lifetime.
  • This migration marks a first in Canada, with AU being the firstpost-secondaryinstitution to migrate all-in to the cloud.
  • It has consistentlystrived toremove barriers thatpreviously lockedpeopleout of higher learning due to finances, learning disabilities, family circumstances, and other obstacles.

Understood Launches Take N.O.T.E., A Free Digital Tool That Helps Families Identify Early Signs Of Learning Disabilities And ADHD

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Articles, Childhood psychiatric disorders, Education, Psychiatry, Educational psychology, Special education, Psychiatric diagnosis, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Learning disability, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies, Social construct theory of ADHD

to help families spot signs of possible learning disabilities and ADHD in their children.

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  • to help families spot signs of possible learning disabilities and ADHD in their children.
  • Signs of learning and thinking differences are oftenoverlooked or misinterpreted by families.
  • "With children returning to an uncertain school environment, families need a tool to help notice whether their children are struggling.
  • This is in contrast to parents of children who are symptomatic or have been diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD.

CZI Grants Will Help Educators Address Persistent Disparities as Schools Move Online

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Education, Educational psychology, Articles, Learning, Childhood, Dyslexia, Learning disability, Parenting, Distance education

"Longstanding disparities in education have been laid bare by the transition to remote learning.

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  • "Longstanding disparities in education have been laid bare by the transition to remote learning.
  • While access to technology is critical, these grants are designed to provide educators and families with high quality resources, which are vital in advancing student learning and well-being,"said Sandra Liu Huang, Head of Education at CZI.
  • Already, 19 of the 25 largest school districts in the US have announced plans to shift all instruction online, affecting over 3.2 million students.
  • Research suggests that the transition to remote learning has been especially challenging for the 16% of students with learning differences.

Future of Privacy Forum, National Center on Learning Disabilities Release New Student Privacy and Virtual Learning Guide

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Education, Articles, Social issues, Educational psychology, Segregation, Terms of service, Special education, Privacy, Information privacy, Learning disability, Internet privacy

The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) today released a new resource designed to help educators navigate the unique student privacy challenges raised by COVID-19 and the shift to virtual learning, particularly for students with disabilities.

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  • The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) today released a new resource designed to help educators navigate the unique student privacy challenges raised by COVID-19 and the shift to virtual learning, particularly for students with disabilities.
  • Student Privacy and Special Education: An Educators Guide During and After COVID-19 is available for download and use at this link.
  • As educators teach virtually even more, there will be many barriers to instructing every student, but concerns about data privacy shouldnt be one, said Lindsay Jones, President and CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
  • Reopening plans must balance protecting health and protecting student privacy and educational rights, said Amelia Vance, FPFs Director of Youth and Education Privacy.