lda conference in chicago feb 27

[Guest guest]

45th Annual LDA International Conference

February 27 - March 1, 2008

Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Don't miss the nation's leading conference on learning disabilities!

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 200 sessions

Wednesday Opening Keynote Session

Reg Weaver

President, National Education Association, Washington, DC

Diversity & Culturally Responsive Teaching for Students with Learning

Disabilities

Thursday Keynote Session

Margo A. Mastropieri, Ph.D.

University Professor, Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Maximizing Learning for Today's Schools

Thursday Adult Luncheon

Ben Gendell

Author of Poems for the People

LD Boy's Journey

For Saturday Keynote and Registration Information See Reverse Side

Friday Keynote Session

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

LDA IS PROUD TO PRESENT

ANNE FORD

" On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with

Learning Disabilities or ADHD "

Author, Advocate & Chairman Emeritus, National Center for Learning

Disabilities, New York, NY

Friday Banquet - Tickets: $50.00

Saturday Keynote Session

Dale Brown

Senior Manager, LD OnLine, Arlington, VA

Step to Independence: Soar to Success

Saturday - Pre Keynote

Imparato

American Association of People with Disabilities, Washington, DC

The positive avenues for the future for adults who have disabilities

FINDING YOUR FUTURE: POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

The Best Postsecondary Plan is only as Good as the Information that Supports

Its Development!

Saturday - 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

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

.. Strategies for Long-term Employability

Postsecondary Fair & Resources for Continued Opportunity Planning

Who should attend .

Anyone who has a learning disability or is supporting someone who has a

learning disability, looking for practical ideas & real answers.

Format .

.. Informal discussion forums addressing industry or career specific detail

led by informed professionals

.. Chance to rotate to three different discussion forums

.. Opportunity to view a variety of options

Real Life - Real Times - Real Information

Professional Credits - Continuing Education and Graduate Credits available

Attention Illinois teachers - CPDUs will be offered

Preview complete pre-conference agenda & register online at

www.ldaamerica.org

For a hardcopy of the Pre Conference Book send the following to the LDA

office

Name: ________________________________

Address:________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _______ Zip:

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Please register early 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 your hotel reservations now to guarantee the conference rates --

Reservations: (800) HILTONS