RESOURCE PAGE - Learning Disabilities & Advocacy

P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education)

Some individuals, despite having an average or above average level of intelligence, have real difficulty acquiring basic academic skills. These skills include those needed for successful reading, writing, listening, speaking and/or math. These difficulties might be the result of a learning disability.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, defines a learning disability as a condition when a child's achievement is substantially below what one might expect for that child. Learning disabilities do not include problems that are primarily the result of intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, or visual, hearing, emotional or intellectual disabilities.

P.A.C.E. does not endorse any person, therapy, or service. Those listed below are submitted as recommendations by P.A.C.E. members.

THIS LIST WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND EXPAND. PLEASE SEND RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDITIONS to PACE.msd@gmail.com.

Websites and online articles

National Center for Learning Disabilities

National Center on Educational Outcomes/NCLD Parent Advocacy Briefs

Wrightslaw

Wrightslaw - Advocacy for Children with Disabilities: accurate, up-to-date information about legal issues and advocacy for children with disabilities, including hundreds of articles, legal cases, newsletters, etc. involving special education. You can also subscribe to a free email newsletter, The Special Ed Advocate.

LD Online

In depth website on learning disability and ADHD

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
35 Halsey St., Fourth Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-642-8100 Fax: 973-642-8080
Toll-free: 1-800-654-SPAN

Rick Lavoie

Learning Disabilities expert, author, and educator. Numerous articles, videos and book titles available on site, including “How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop.”

Great Schools

San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to improving K-12 education by inspiring parents to get involved.

Nutshell Math

Nutshell math by Discovery Education - fee based math tutorial program based on textbook problems. Similar to Prentice Hall online tutoring

Super Duper Inc.com

This website offers learning materials for kids with special needs. Recommended and used by speech therapists and behavioralists. Materials are available for a wide variety of learning disabilities.

10 Tips for Good Advocates

Article by Pat Howey, Advocate

Life Success For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Parent's Guide

Books and articles
Overcoming Underachieving, Ruth Peters, Ph.D

Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help, Patricia L. Vail

A Mind at a Time, Mel Levine, MD

The Myth of Laziness, Mel Levine, MD

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
Nolo’s IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities, Lawrence M. Siegel, Attorney at Law www.nolo.com

When The Brain Can't Hear - Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder, Teri James Bellis, Ph.D.

Videos

PBS Video "How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop," presented by Richard D. Lavoie

To arrange to view this video in your school, please contact your P.A.C.E. representative.

P.A.C.E. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit in the Sate of New Jersey.
DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this website is intended for educational purposes only. Given that the laws that govern special education are continually changing, always consult the New Jersey Special Education Administrative Code regulations to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For any remaining questions, you should consult an attorney who specializes in special education law in this state.

P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education) in Morris School District, Morristown, New Jersey