Dr. Sheldon H. Horowitz

Government House is illuminated red tonight for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Approximately 20% of the population is living with dyslexia, and we are proud to #GoRedforDyslexia this October. Learn more: dyslexiaida.org/october-is-dys…

In a comprehensive conversation with NCLD's @LD_Expert, Alan Pesky goes over his experiences parenting a child with learning disabilities (#LDs), and also shares what he's learned since founding the @LeePesky Learning Center. ncld.co/3nvuM6a

@GaabLab Please share when you find it!

Have you seen the recent US Department of Education Guidance? Stay up to date on the most recent news for your #school by tuning in to our #webinar on 9/02 at 3pm EST: Register here bit.ly/3kGgGMj

It is more important than ever to collect valid, reliable, comparable, statewide data on student achievement and use that information to close achievement gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. We joined with other civil rights groups to urge @usedgov to help states do this.

Districts face a risk of misidentifying students as needing special education when they are in need of instruction & support that can mitigate the impact of the pandemic. To help navigate the complexities NCLD has developed 3 briefs: ncld.co/36NC2ku

#Educators: Share your expertise to ensure we all know whether #edtech products are actively mitigating racial bias. Eight respondents will be chosen at random to receive a gift card! bit.ly/3iSR2nL

Students w/ disabilities can face expensive, burdensome barriers to earning a degree or credential after high school. I joined @RepLarryBucshon, @RepKimSchrier, & @TeamCMR in introducing the RISE Act to help students access the support they need to succeed bonamici.house.gov/media/press-re…

The NCLD is once again honoring innovators who have gone above and beyond to support students with learning disabilities during this time of hybrid learning. Help us recognize these everyday champions by making a nomination today! ncld.co/eca #LDChampion

Registrations are open to our Summer Institute on June 23 & 24! haskinsglobal.org/summer-institu… What an awesome set of speakers :)

@BU_Tweets @BUWheelock Bravo David! Admiration and enormous gratitude for your vision and incredible leadership. @ncldorg

David Chard, who as interim dean has led @BUWheelock since its 2018 birth from the merger of Boston University’s School of Education and the former Wheelock College, was named the school’s permanent dean on Monday. — Congratulations, Dean Chard. spr.ly/6013HtXvt

Such wise words. So much pain. Much work ahead for all of us. We stand with AAPI communities today and everyday @ncldorg @SEARAC

Facing what we know about last night's shootings in Georgia, there is a strong temptation to jump directly into educating. But we want to pause and acknowledge the pain. To take care of students, colleagues and ourselves. We hope you'll do the same. t-t.site/2OH7Xxu

"Our hearts ache from these acts of hate, gun violence, state violence, misogyny, and domestic white terrorism." SEARAC's full statement on the attacks in Atlanta and ongoing anti-Asian violence: searac.org/national/seara… #StopAAPIHate

5 new ways to use Alexa (@alexa99) to support at-home learning for students with special needs! In partnership with @AWS_Edu and @TheArcUS. Read the guides here: ncld.org/alexa

Are you thinking past the pandemic and how we can transform #studentsuccess? Learn about a framework of evidence-based, locally-driven student supports that communities can implement to address both short-term and long-term educational needs here: bit.ly/CorpsForSuccess

Congratulations @SecCardona! We look forward to working with you to push progress for ALL students, including students with learning disabilities and attention issues. #SecretaryofLD

As we emerge from the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we continue to collect data that illuminates the inequities in our system and pushes us to make change that will benefit our most vulnerable students. ncld.co/2NFt6aH

Congrats @teachcardona on Senate confirmation. Let’s get to work for all kids! @usedgov #Disability #LD

@educationweek Thanks to @educationweek for a great #K12LDChat!

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