to all parents and professionals

[Guest guest]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sheila A. Buckley

Executive Director

412-341-1515 x 201

sbuckley@...

Nation's Leading Conference on Learning Disabilities

February 1, 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. LDA of New Jersey President, Theresa Cavanaugh, and

First Vice-President, Dr. Beachem, will be attending as delegates.

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.

For prices, hotel information, to download the complete conference brochure

or to register, visit www.ldaamerica.org

About Learning Disabilities Association of America

LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for

individuals with learning disabilities. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa.,

LDA is the leading parent-based advocacy organization for learning

disabilities with more than 200 affiliates and 10,000 members from all 50

states and 27 countries worldwide. Members include individuals with

learning disabilities, family members concerned professionals, and

advocates. For membership information in New Jersey, contact

ldanj@...

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