The Council for Learning Disabilities hosted the 29th International Conference on Learning Disabilities on October 12-13, 2007, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The conference was met with rave reviews! Participants had the opportunity to attend full-day institutes, half-day workshops, poster sessions, the Master Teacher Showcase and the Presidential Reception on Friday. On Saturday, participants attended concurrent sessions and an outstanding keynote session given by Marilyn Friend. Furthermore, participants had the chance to visit conference exhibitors giving them the chance to learn more about products/services available to teachers of and students with disabilities as well as purchase personal items of interest.

The Council for Learning Disabilities honored several educators for outstanding service to the field of learning disabilities at the conference. Dr. Nancy French (Colorado Chapter) was recognized as the Floyd G. Hudson Award Winner. Sue Cartwright (Colorado Chapter), Chris Blevins (Virginia Chapter), and Stephanie Peyser (Northwest Chapter) were recognized as Outstanding Educators. Finally, Dr. Amy Scheuermann (Bowling Green State University) was recognized as the 2007 Outstanding Researcher.

We invite you to join us for our 30th annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2008! For more information. 30th Annual CLD Conference