Association of LD Schools (ALDS)

Hello 👋 We’re ALDS—the Association of LD Schools. LD can mean Learning Disabilities or Learning Differences. However you define it, we’re here to support LD schools and the people in them. Founded in 2023. Glad to join this community. #alds

Schools like @PrenticeSchool and @Windward_school model what it looks like to build decoding skills alongside knowledge-rich learning across subjects.

Reading fluency is about more than decoding. Building background knowledge also drives comprehension, especially for students with dyslexia. ALDS schools develop both. Learn more: ldschools.org/news/blog-the-… #alds #ScienceOfReading

ALDS schools like @ArmstrongCougar and @TheSienaSchool, and many others, model what effective implementation of science of reading research looks like in practice.

What happens when the conversation around reading shifts from whether to how well? The science of reading continues to gain steam—but effective implementation is what drives impact. ALDS schools are built for this work, every day. #alds #ScienceOfReading

Looking forward to meeting educators from schools that aren't yet ALDS members, and seeing member schools like @Windward_school, @ThePilotSchool, and @lawrenceschool at the Summit again this year. They reflect the kind of community this event brings together.

The ALDS Leadership Summit brings collaboration, community, and reflection into one space. Open to members + non-members 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔 Learn more: ldschools.org/leadership-ret… #alds #ProfessionalLearning

Member schools like The Briarwood School, @AssetsSchool, and @marburnacademy are great examples of how this kind of warm, collaborative, professional community strengthens both individual schools and the field as a whole.

What does it mean to be part of the ALDS community? It’s more than an affiliation—it’s a commitment to shared standards, evidence-based instruction, and a network of schools learning and growing together. Learn more: ldschools.org/membership-inf… #alds #ProfessionalLearning

ALDS schools don’t just support their own students—they help advance the LD field. @AIMtoLearn, for example, is collecting national literacy data, training educators, and engaging in advocacy and outreach. Read more: ldschools.org/news/blog-aim-… #alds #ScienceOfReading

Schools like Westmark School, Groves Academy, and @FraserAcademy are great examples of this kind of integrated support model in action.

What does learning look like in ALDS schools? Think expert instruction based on the Science of Reading across 𝙖𝙡𝙡 subject areas, in-school executive function coaching, and students who learn confidently alongside their peers. #alds #ScienceofReading

Schools like @CarrollSchool, @LandmarkSchool, and @jemicyschool are great examples of this kind of intentional design in action.

What makes an ALDS school different? It’s not just extra support. ALDS schools are intentionally designed—think specialized instruction, expert faculty, and accepting communities—for students with dyslexia and related learning profiles. #alds #DyslexiaEducation

@ncldorg Thank you, @ncldorg, and other organizations, for providing thoughtful leadership and understanding around LDs—and for keeping the focus where it belongs: on the infinite potential of students with dyslexia and other LDs.

Recent remarks about learning disabilities and leadership reinforce harmful stereotypes that people and families have worked for decades to overcome. Read NCLD’s full statement: ⬇️ ncld.co/4bnVYv6

@ADaws05 Thank you for sharing that perspective, @ADaws05. Stories like yours are exactly why LD schools do this work—helping students discover confidence and renewed joy in learning.

@ALDSchools As the mom of a daughter with dyslexia, I know first-hand the life-changing impact an ALDS school can have. Excited to follow along here and learn more about the work of these amazing schools.

Hello 👋 We’re ALDS—the Association of LD Schools. LD can mean Learning Disabilities or Learning Differences. However you define it, we’re here to support LD schools and the people in them. Founded in 2023. Glad to join this community. #alds

Grateful to learn alongside schools across the ALDS network.

Welcome to the first ever, ALDS School Leaders’ PreConference. Over 70 non-Head school leaders are here learning from Maryanne Wolf, a true legacy in LD education!

Here's a new read that we wrote for the OPEPP program in Ohio. We dive into how to support vocabulary and word-problem solving in math. A free download! opepp.org/wp-content/upl…

Jeff Mitchell and Laura Fiveash teach us about the tool Rising Team to support leadership team growth #ALDS2024