For October’s Learning Differences Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a lesser known learning difference affecting many people, Dyslcalculia. We’re all very aware of dyslexia, but not as many people know about dyscalculia, a learning disorder or disability that affects an individual’s ability to learn and apply basic mathematics or arithmetic concepts..

Learning differences affect millions of people across the nation, from children in our schools to adults in our workplaces. Yet, there’s still a lack of awareness surrounding these conditions and their challenges.  As we continue to carry out our mission, here are some facts about learning differences many don’t know..

LDA’s board of directors and staff recently celebrated with our fourth group of Licensure Program completers on December 13th at the Minnesota Humanities Center in St. Paul.  Each of the teachers met all of LDA’s requirements and will be recommended to Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PESLB) for.

Dear Friends of LDA Minnesota, In 2008, LDA Minnesota purchased an office building at 6100 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. Thank you to all of our donors and supporters who contributed to our capital campaign, helping to purchase and update the building. This home served us well for many years.

Dear Friend of LDA Minnesota, Over the years LDA Minnesota has stepped in to meet the ever changing needs of our community and the families we serve.  In our early years we helped adults who had never been diagnosed with learning disabilities and struggled to read, which affected their employment,.

LDA’s Executive Director was interviewed by 74 Million about our Institute for Special Educators teacher preparation program this Fall about preparing special educators for the field. You may already be aware of the shortage of licensed special educators.  Check out the article, “Yes, There’s a Shortage of Special Education Teachers..

LDA Minnesota works with LDA of America’s Healthy Children’s Project and Minnesota’s Healthy Legacy Coalition on  advocating for toxic chemical reforms to protect the developing brains of children.  We sent a letter to the CEO of Patterson Companies and  also sent this press release was sent out to media sources.

LDA Minnesota is advocating for the passage several bills that would ban PFAS in products both at the state and federal level this year. PFAS ( per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals that are linked to certain cancers, damage to the liver and immune system, and adverse effects on learning.