Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD)
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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Articles by Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD)
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Resources for Students Who Are Highly or Profoundly Gifted
Highly and profoundly gifted students are children whose needs are so far beyond "typical" gifted that they require...
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Learning Disabilities
Individuals with LD generally have average or above average intelligence, yet they often do not achieve at the same...
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Identifying Learning Disabilities
While many schools use an IQ-Achievement Discrepancy model to identify the presence of a learning disability, that is...
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The Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities
Something's not quite right about Johnny. He seems bright enough, but often his performance or behavior falls short of...
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Homework Practices that Support Students with Disabilities
Preferred Homework Adaptations Provide additional one-on-one assistance to students. Monitor students' homework more...
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Braille Reference Sheet (Instructions)
The purpose of creating the Braille Reference Sheet in this format was to fit as much information on one page as...
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Understanding Learning Disabilities
Misconceptions about learning disabilities abound. At TeachingLD.org, the Division for Learning Disabilities promotes a...
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Eight Practical Tips for Parents of Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Has life with your young child become filled with conflict and confusion? Does it seem as if even the simplest activity...
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Parent Checklist for Special Education
This checklist is designed to be used by parents to aid in their selection or to help improve programs for their young...
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