LDACC completes its strategic planning process

Through the generosity of the Cleveland Foundation, LDACC has completed its strategic plan. The Board of directors has adopted the plan, which will guide our work for the next 3-5 years. The strategic plan will enable LDACC to position itself in the community to expand collaborations with schools and other agencies to fill the gaps that currently exist. Look for further information about the process as we roll it out.

Thanks to all who participated in our survey last fall!

Ohio Draft Rules Hearing March 10th at the state house in Columbus

A summary of the proposed changes in the special education rules are tentatively expected to be refiled with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) after the State Board of Education's meeting which was held on February 11 and 12, 2008. Look at the OEC web page for more information.

2008 "Great Minds Don't Learn Alike" Gala

Mark Your Calendar: The "Great Minds Don't Learn Alike…and it takes a Community to support them" will take place on Friday, March 14 at 7pm at the Ritz Carlton Hotel ballroom. Deborah Marsh, Gala Chair and Board member has been working feverishly with the Gala committee and staff to make this the best event ever! This year's honorees include six local and two national honorees. This unique cutting-edge event will include an interactive cocktail reception to educate, inform and motivate. Featured vignettes, created by Think Media Studios, will illustrate the world of Specific Learning Disabilites. Please contact Rachel at 216 581-4549 or email rfishman@ldacc.org for further information.

Operation 2nd Chance

LDACC has been engaged in a pilot program with the US Marshal's office and the Cleveland Municipal Courts. The purpose of the project is to identify truant students who are at risk for or have learning disabilities and intervene before they get involved with the juvenile justice system. To learn more, be sure to read our spring newletter.

Newsletter

LDACC has a new way to communicate with our members. We are proud to have received an EMMA Award, which will enable us to publish our newsletter in a different format and communicate about important events and information. The newsletter will be disseminated through email. Consider joining so you can receive it. Call or email Lorinda for membership information and send her your email at lkilbane@ldacc.org.