ACHIEVE: Parent Portal Coming Soon!
As of May 1st, 2022, Iowa Department of Education began launching the new IDEA Documentation system which is called ACHIEVE. This system is statewide and
October 20, 2023
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News from LDA Iowa:
Annual IEP Meeting: Parent Checklist
Once a year your child’s IEP team will conduct an annual IEP meeting, where goals are reviewed, goals for the next year are developed, and
October 20, 2023
October is Learning Disabilities Month!
Kim Reynolds, Governor of the State of Iowa, has proclaimed October 2023 as LEARNING DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH. In October of 1985, President Ronald Reagan signed
October 19, 2023
Greetings from LDA-IA President Patty Beyer
During October 2023, the official Learning Disabilities (LD) Month, I want to thank each of you for your commitment to advocating for individuals with learning
October 19, 2023
News from the LDA National Organization:
Meet Our Members: Meet Jennifer Strong!
Tell us about yourself! I’m Jennifer Strong, born and raised in a quaint Alaskan fishing village. Despite my Alaskan roots, my parents originally came from
September 14, 2023
Help Students Improve Their Use of Executive Functions in the Classroom
Join our 2 day seminar featuring Dr. George McCloskey October 30-31, 8:30am – 3:30pm Join us for a 2 day in-person seminar featuring Dr. George
September 7, 2023
Meet our Members: Meet Mitch Beres!
Tell us about yourself! I am a retired business executive and am currently the President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia. I went to college
September 5, 2023
Meet our Members: Meet Dr. Lisa Rutner!
Tell us about yourself! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies in 2009, which was 30 years after I graduated from high school. I
August 30, 2023
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
General Resources
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we
October 25, 2023
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did
October 20, 2023
Parents have a right to know: New York Pending Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure and Close Regulatory Loophole
This Mother’s and Father’s Day let’s help end the 100% preventable childhood toxic lead exposure; Every child deserves a safe, lead-free home By: Kathryn Cappella,
May 24, 2023
Big Win: REI is Telling PFAS to Take a Hike!
We are happy to report that REI announced they are removing PFAS from their products! REI has now set a deadline of the fall of
March 24, 2023