We are the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Improving the lives of children and adults with learning and attention issues.

Washington, DC
Joined February 2015
Think your child may have a learning disability? NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez shares a few first steps on NBC News Daily: look for patterns, talk with your child’s teacher, ask what supports are in place, and consider an evaluation. #LDAwarenessMonth
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Here's a look at some of our team at the CLD Conference! NCLD's Saashya Rodrigo and Kate Bartlein shared insights on advancing learning disabilities advocacy through research and leadership. A great opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with colleagues!
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Know LD: Intervention shouldn’t delay an evaluation. Supports like MTSS and Response to Intervention can help students who are struggling, but they should not delay or deny an IDEA evaluation when a disability is suspected. #KnowLD
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Meet featured speaker: Elizabeth Bettini, Ph.D., Associate Professor at BU Wheelock and Co-Director of the SPARC Center, who will join us for The State of LD: Building a Stronger Education Workforce. Register: ncld.co/4i1mAGN
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When a child is struggling, knowing what to look for can make a real difference. This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, hear from NCLD CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez on NBC News Daily about recognizing the signs and where families can turn for support. 💚
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We're proud to partner with the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) for this year's conference, October 22–23, bringing together researchers, educators, and advocates to advance the field of learning disabilities. 🔗Learn more: ncld.co/4zI7E6n
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A little behind-the-scenes from NBC Studios! Yesterday, NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez joined NBC News Daily live to talk about learning disabilities in honor of LD Awareness Month! Just one of many exciting things happening at NCLD this month! Stay tuned....
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Ready to grow your voice and make an impact? NCLD’s Young Adult Leadership Council 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰! ncld.co/4ecNNUx
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September Policy Round-Up: NCLD’s role in NCLD v. OMB helped prompt release of education research funds. We also endorsed 4 bills, responded to federal policy developments & received a PIE Network Eddie Award for READ Act collaboration. hubs.li/Q04zFRgh0
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This #LDAwarenessMonth, NCLD and participating schools are bringing advocacy into their communities through postcards and digital Take Action campaigns. Learn about the three priorities and ways to participate: ncld.co/4AW6TrU📣
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Meet featured speaker Allison Gilmour, Ph.D., Principal Researcher at AIR and Co-Director of the SPARC Center, who will join us for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐃: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: ncld.co/471rxt1
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Know LD: Learning disabilities can look different. They can affect people in different ways and across different areas, and a person can have more than one LD. Learning about the different ways LD can show up is important to providing the right support. #KnowLD #LD
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NCLD is proud to receive a 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie Award for Best Collaboration! 🏆 With partners and bipartisan members of Congress, we helped advance the READ Act to strengthen evidence-based reading instruction and support students with reading difficulties.
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📢Proposed Rules from Treasury Fail to Mandate Critical Protections for Students with Disabilities Read the full statement: ncld.co/4hrfpaA #LD #specialeducation #learningdisabilities
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Applications are now open for NCLD’s Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC)! 📢 Young adults ages 18–24 with learning disabilities can build advocacy and leadership skills, connect with peers, and even advocate on Capitol Hill. Learn More & Apply: ncld.co/3VgKp4B
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Registration is open! 📢 NCLD is kicking off our new State of LD webinar series Oct. 28 with the SPARC Center. Join us for Building a Stronger Education Workforce, with research on teacher confidence, workload, staffing & retention. Register Today: ncld.co/3TVWdJ4
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NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez will join @ionauniversity's upcoming CTLE webinar, Rights, Realities, and Resources, for a conversation on special education law, systems, and supports. 📅 Oct. 7 | 3:30–5:30 PM ET 💻 Zoom Register: ncld.co/4dGmO3u
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Nearly all previously unavailable federal education research funding has now been released ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline following the recent court ruling in our litigation. An important outcome, but the process matters too. Our litigation is not over.
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For students with disabilities, strong civil rights enforcement matters. This piece from The Conversation looks at what cuts can mean for students and families: ncld.co/4yfsI3J Want to help protect the U.S. Department of Education? Take action: ncld.co/4xG5XVD
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𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 🗓️ 𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟐𝟖 | 𝟐–𝟑 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓 We’re kicking off NCLD’s new State of LD webinar series with the @SPARC_Center. The State of LD: Building a Stronger Education Workforce will look at new research on teacher confidence, workload, staffing, and retention.
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