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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Learning Disabilities Association of America 2012 Annual International Conference : February 22-25, 2012 in Chicago, IL

LDA 49th Annual International Conference
February 22-25, 2012
Chicago, IL

Plans are currently under way to offer high-quality presentations which will provide practical knowledge and research to help address problems in both children and adults with learning disabilities. We invite you to join us in February in Chicago for what promises to be another outstanding 4 days of the latest research and dialogue on learning disabilities, including specific workshops on Medical, Mental Health, Teacher Preparation, Public Policy, Adults, Assessment, Research and much, much more!

All events will take place at the Hilton Chicago – conveniently located on Michigan Avenue's Cultural Mile! Overlooking Grant Park, the Hilton is center to it all with museums, parks and shopping all within walking distance. A special group rate has been secured for LDA. Check back soon for further details!

Exhibitors, Advertisers & Sponsors – Become a part of our growing group of vendors and advertisers at the leading conference on learning disabilities. Join publishing companies, private schools, summer camp programs, software and educational product vendors. This is your best opportunity to reach educators and decision makers across the country. The full prospectus is available here. Contact us with any questions.

Who Should Attend this Conference: Adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Teachers of special education and general education, Principals, Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, Researchers, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, Education Policy Advocates and College Student Support Personnel.

What: The largest meeting on learning disabilities in the world, featuring over 200 workshops and exhibits.

Why You Should Attend: Discover the latest in LD research; learn effective teaching techniques and strategies; hear from leading experts in the LD field; network with colleagues and make new friends; learn about critical policy issues; earn graduate and/or continuing education credits (CEUs) and much more.

Visitors to Chicago will find magic in such sparkling attractions as Navy Pier – the Midwest’s top tourist destination – and its boardwalk, 150-foot Ferris wheel, boat and segway tours, and countless dining or shopping options. Millennium Park offers dazzling music, art, landscape design and architecture – including the mammoth stainless-steel Cloud Gate sculpture.

Chicago looks great from every angle, whether you’re exploring the city’s astonishing architecture during a guided tour (on foot or aboard a Chicago River boat, lakeshore cruise or sightseeing bus) or you’re enjoying the birds-eye view from the 103rd floor of Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and the 94th floor Hancock Observatory. The city’s 29 miles of lakefront paths are just one reason Chicago is one of the world’s most walkable and beautiful cities.

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#For even more reasons to visit Chicago go to www.choosechicago.com.

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