Understanding Learning Differences

Roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States are neurodivergent with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Despite the prevalence of these diverse learners in schools, educators often say they need more knowledge, resources, and support to ensure strong academic and social-emotional outcomes for these students. Join us during National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month for insights that will help teachers, administrators, and staff better understand this population of students, get up to speed on the latest research, and challenge fixed mindsets about how students develop and learn.

Attendees will gain:
· Best practices for talking to students with learning differences about why they may struggle to learn certain skills – and how to support them
· Data on the rising prevalence of neurodivergence across student demographic groups and who is over/under identified and diagnosed
· Expert insights on the strengths-based view of learning differences and the ongoing debate about whether that puts supports and services for students at risk

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