October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Canada. It’s a chance for all of us to be better informed. About[…]

Programming and Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses a tiered approach to program for students’ needs, including those students with[…]

Frequently Asked Questions About the Identification of Students with Learning Disabilities

What is the difference between identification and diagnosis of a learning disability? PPM 8 describes the new criteria school boards[…]

New Educational Definition of Learning Disabilities

On January 2, 2015, a new educational definition of learning disabilities came into effect as outlined in Policy/Program Memorandum No.[…]