February 5, 2008 – Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will host its 45th annual international conference in Chicago February 27 – March 1, 2008. All conference events will take place at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue.
Attendees will discover the latest research on learning disabilities (LD), hear from leading experts in the field and gain information on critical policy issues. Parents and teachers will learn effective teaching techniques and strategies.
Adults with learning disabilities, principals, administrators, counselors, social workers, researchers, medical and mental health professionals, education policy advocates, and college student support personnel are also welcome to attend the four-day conference.
More than 300 workshops will be conducted on medical and mental health issues, teacher preparation and public policy. Reg Weaver, President of the National Education Association, based in Washington, D.C., is one of several keynote speakers. Author and Advocate Anne Ford, chairman emeritus of the National Center for Learning Disabilities in New York City, is scheduled to speak at the LDA awards banquet on Friday, February 29 at 7 p.m.
Other conference events include exhibits from publishing companies, private schools, summer camp programs, service organizations and software/educational product vendors. The LDA bookstore, which features books, pamphlets and teaching materials, will be open as well. Graduate and/or continuing education credits (CEUs) are available.
LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities.
For prices, hotel information, to download the complete conference brochure or to register, visit www.ldaamerica.org
