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November 2025 Policy News Round-Up - National Center for Learning Disabilities
November 2025 Policy News Round-Up - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Congress recognized Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, there were major shakeups at the Department of Education, and NCLD hosted its second annual LD Summit—all while the government was shut down! See what NCLD is tracking this month.
This Disability Education Law Just Turned 50. Disability Advocates Want More. – Mother Jones
This Disability Education Law Just Turned 50. Disability Advocates Want More. – Mother Jones
"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.
Why shifting special ed oversight could be ‘a public education crisis’ | K-12 Dive
Why shifting special ed oversight could be ‘a public education crisis’ | K-12 Dive
Though there's still no official plan to transfer the duties out of the Education Department, advocates are voicing concerns against such a move.
Department of Education Condemned for Ending Support for Students with Disabilities - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Department of Education Condemned for Ending Support for Students with Disabilities - National Center for Learning Disabilities
A broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education organizations is sounding the alarm over sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education.
Ed Department Lays Off Nearly All Special Education Staff - Disability Scoop
Ed Department Lays Off Nearly All Special Education Staff - Disability Scoop
Layoffs will leave no more than a handful of staffers in the agency's special education office, jeopardizing oversight of the nation's programs for students with disabilities, advocates say.
Launching knowLD for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Launching knowLD for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month - National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD Launches Digital Awareness Campaign “knowLD” in celebration of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
Donate - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Donate - National Center for Learning Disabilities
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More Resources on LDs
All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA - National Center for Learning Disabilities
All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA - National Center for Learning Disabilities
In this blog post, we'll dive into what SLDs are, explore the concept of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), and shed light on the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IEPs vs. 504 Plans - National Center for Learning Disabilities
IEPs vs. 504 Plans - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Welcome to our educational exploration! In a previous post, we discussed some of the ins and outs relating to SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA, and many of you wondered about the often-overlooked hero: Section 504 and its trusty sidekick, “504 plans.” This piece breaks down the similarities and differences between a 504 plan and an IEP....
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