Research centered around dyslexia/related language-based learning disabilities, learning, neuroscience and the brain, and the science of literacy acquisition continues to move at light speed. The International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch (IDA-UMB) has created this page to keep our members up-to-date on the latest news from the Upper Midwest, the nation and the world. In addition to research-related news, we strive to bring you current news on education, legislation, and disability law. Check back frequently, as this page is updated almost daily.
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03.14.13
Opportunity to Participate in Standard Setting or Alignment Study
03.06.13
How a N.J. School Expanded for Students with Disabilities
03.05.13
Minnesota Superintendents: Special-education Funding Should be a Priority
02.24.13
DOE Research Out on Same-Language-Subtitling and Literacy
02.16.13
IDA Recognizes IMSLEC and NILD
02.05.13
NCTQ Releases 6th Annual State Teacher Policy Yearbook
01.28.13
O-G Reading Interventions in N.J. Public Schools
01.25.13
Study Sheds New Light on Nature of Dyslexia
01.25.13
Developing Social Skills & Relationships
01.23.13
National Board Certification sets high bar for special educators
01.21.13
Minnesota Schools Struggle to Retain Paraprofessionals
01.17.13
Digital Readers on the Rise
12.28.12
Ohio Pilots Dyslexia Intervention Program
12.10.12
NAEP Vocab Report Finds Achievement Gaps
12.09.12
Lessons of Inclusion at SF Schools
11.27.12
Exercise Balls Improve Student Behavior, Attention
11.26.12
Homework Torture for Some Gifted, LD Students
11.19.12
Sky Smartpen New Livescribe Addition
11.19.12
Sign Petition to Urge DSM-5 Committee to Recognize Dyslexia!
10.31.12
Justice Department to Investigate ADA Violations
10.31.12
The Do's and Don'ts of Emailing Teacher
10.27.12
2012 IDA Delegate Assembly Gets Straight Talk
09.30.12
Yale Center Helps Build Dyslexia Caucus
08.08.12
Federal Data: Suspensions Higher for Disabled Students
07.30.12
A Letter from Reps. Stark and Cassidy
07.23.12
New Law Draws Focus on Dyslexia Programs in Mississippi
06.11.12
Help IDA Send a Clear Message on the DSM Revision!
06.01.12
MDE Releases New Multiple Measurement Ratings
06.01.12
Basic Skills Exam for Teacher Licensure Deadline Extended
05.08.12
Special Ed Gets Fresh Look
05.08.12
I Am Twice Exceptional
04.23.12
The Difference Between a Learning Disorder and Learning Disability
04.12.12
A Targeted Approach to Interventions for Struggling Readers
04.02.12
New Text Reading Tool Announced
03.19.12
Does Your Child Have a Gift?
03.07.12
The Impact of Dyslexia on Mathematics
03.07.12
Teaching Math is Teaching Thinking
03.07.12
Helping Your Dyslexic Child With Math
03.01.12
Detecting Dyslexia Before School Begins
02.28.12
Grading Special Ed Schools: Debate Continues
02.27.12
IDA Launches Reviews of University Teacher Training Programs
02.23.12
Pilot Project on Dyslexia Stalls Over Cost
01.31.12
The Challenge of Our Times
01.31.12
Georgia Private School Serve Students with Dyslexia
01.26.12
Spotting Dyslexia Before a Child Starts School
01.26.12
Advocates, Policymakers Divided on House ESEA Draft
01.23.12
Special Educators Borrow from Brain Science
01.18.12
Special Educators Borrow From Brain Studies
01.09.12
The Impact of NCLB on Special Education
01.02.12
Testing Firms Not Complying with Law on Disabled
12.13.11
School for Struggling Students Gets an A
11.19.11
Swedish Research: Everybody Can Become a Better Reader
11.16.11
Addressing Dyslexia Within MTSS
11.08.11
Hard Decisions for Learning Disabled
10.31.11
Colleges Step Up to Meet Dyslexia Challenge
10.31.11
The Unappreciated Benefits of Dyslexia
10.27.11
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY NOVEMBER 16!
10.18.11
Don't Get Math? Blame it on the Brain
10.12.11
U Grad Wins Concessions on LSAT
10.10.11
Lakeville Schools Ignite a Passion in Gifted Students
10.06.11
Intensive Training Helps Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties
10.05.11
Study Links Anesthesia Before Age 2 to Learning Problems
09.27.11
Dyslexia Test Accommodations for College
09.19.11
State of Learning Disabilities Report Released
09.19.11
Science Can Lead to Better Readers
09.06.11
Increase in ADHD Reported
08.28.11
A Note About Accessible Instructional Materials for LD Students
08.28.11
E-Learning Expands for Special Needs Students
08.25.11
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