LD National and Subdivision Conferences

		LD National and Subdivision Conferences Next Conference Philadelphia, PA: 24 & 25 Oct. 2008 Previous Conferences San Antonio, TX: Fall 2007 San Francisco, CA: Fall 2006 Charleston, SC: Fall 2005 Orlando: November 2004 Nashville: November 2003 Pittsburgh: September 2002 Louisville DLD Showcase 2007

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice
November 7th & 8th, 2005
Mills House Hotel
Charleston South Carolina

The 2005 conference was a success! Participants attended sessions on topics such as Corrective Reading, IDEA reauthorization, peer assisted learning strategies, research-based practices, writing, spelling, and many, many more. The luncheon and evening social provided everyone with an opportunity to network and a chance to win cash prizes! Registrants came from all over the United States and several foreign countries. After a refreshing and informative several days, we are all looking forward to next year's conference in San Francisco!

Cheery faces at registration!	Everyone started the day with breakfast together.
Yvonne Bui led a session on writing strategies.	Paige Pullen presented on decoding.
Judy Engelhard led a session on reading.	Monday's luncheon gave everyone a chance to meet and greet.
Invited members got a chance to comment on new DLD products for teachers.	Barbara Bateman helped participants understand the new IDEA.
Participants had many opportunities to talk about what they were learning.