He has filmed a 30-second Public Service Announcement about learning disabilities featuring our website address. We are currently working to have this spot aired on television. PC LDA gives scholarships or continuing education grants throughout the year to teachers who wish to further their education in the field of learning disabilities or related issues. This is done through the Dale Lawrence Scholarship Fund or through our general grant fund. The Dale Lawrence is often the only recognition these hardworking LD students receive.
Nominations come from district parents.
Our school liaisons host two thank you coffees twice a year at each school campus to show teacher appreciation. Melinda Matter and Laure Ames are consulting with Highland Park ISD on appropriate reading programs and curriculum for the district. Laure Ames is in discussion with local universities to develop teacher training programs implementing LDA s and IDA s model of teacher preparation. In addition, Laure Ames was invited to speak before a Subcommittee in the House of Representatives in Austin to present recommendations on teacher training for all teachers in the area of learning disabilities. We continue to work with the district to find ways to service special education and regular education students better and more efficiently.