64TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Complete Learning Disabilities Conference.
The Paris Las Vegas Hotel
February 17–19, 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada
64th
Year of LDACON
500+
Annual Attendees
130+
Sessions
1963
Year LDA Founded
WHO ATTENDS
LDACON is for everyone in the LD community
Educators
Teachers, specialists, school psychologists, and administrators seeking evidence-based strategies and the latest SLD research.
Families
Parents and caregivers navigating IEPs, evaluations, and school systems, with direct access to professionals and lived-experience speakers.
Professionals
Psychologists, SLPs, researchers, attorneys, and advocates presenting and connecting across disciplines in one focused setting.
The only national conference covering the full spectrum of specific learning disabilities.
Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, NVLD, executive function, and more. All in one place, for 64 years.
Dyslexia at LDACON6430 sessions
- Tue, Feb 16 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMPre-Conference
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Wed, Feb 17 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMUse and Interpretation of the Tests of Dyslexia: Case Studies
- Wed, Feb 17 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Impact of Self Regulation on the Reading Comprehension Skills of High School Students
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMSpotting Dyslexia Before the Diagnosis: What Teachers Notice First
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMTeaching Every Reader: A Three Sciences Framework for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMIntegrating Dysgraphia Support into Structured Literacy: Bridging Reading and Writing Instruction
- Wed, Feb 17 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMThe Messy Referral: Differential Diagnosis and Team-Based Decision-Making in Dyslexia Identification
- Thu, Feb 18 · 8:00 AM to 8:45 AMPoster SessionBuilding the Capacity of Experienced Dyslexia Specialists to Implement Adaptive Structured Literacy Through Virtual Instructional Coaching
- Thu, Feb 18 · 8:00 AM to 8:45 AMPoster SessionEarly Reading Profiles Across Different Reading Trajectories in Japanese Preschoolers
- Thu, Feb 18 · 8:00 AM to 8:45 AMPoster SessionA Hero’s Journey: From Reading Reluctance to Reading Confidence. Building Bridges Between Home and School for Students with Learning Differences
- Thu, Feb 18 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMLearning Disabilities and The School-to-Prison Pipeline: Breaking the Cycle Through Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
- Thu, Feb 18 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMEnhancing Consistency in Dyslexia Identification: Reducing "Noise" in Multidisciplinary Teams
- Thu, Feb 18 · 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMEvery Minute Matters: Intensifying Reading Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Thu, Feb 18 · 3:15 PM to 4:00 PMPoster SessionStructured Literacy in Action: Building a Classroom Toolkit for Every Reader
- Thu, Feb 18 · 3:15 PM to 4:00 PMPoster SessionUnexpected Cross-Linguistic Differences in Pseudoword Decoding: A Single-Case Study of a Korean–English Bilingual Student With Dyslexia
- Thu, Feb 18 · 3:15 PM to 4:00 PMPoster SessionMixed Methods Exploration of Growth Mindset in Students with Reading Difficulties: Potential Lessons and Connections Across Learning Disabilities
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMReading anxiety: The hidden enemy of reading difficulties
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMREADING FLUENCY: Related to Prosody—MUCH More than Speed...What Is the Role of Syntactic Awareness?
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBeyond the Workshop: Supporting the Implementation of Literacy Practices Through PLCs and Instructional Coaching
- Fri, Feb 19 · 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMNational Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Serves People with Reading Disabilities
- Fri, Feb 19 · 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMTeaching Math to Students with Dyslexia & Other Learning Differences
- Fri, Feb 19 · 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMDyslexia Redefined: Bridging Neuropsychology and the Science of Reading - PART 1
- Fri, Feb 19 · 9:45 AM to 10:45 AMDyslexia Redefined: Bridging Neuropsychology and the Science of Reading - PART 2
- Fri, Feb 19 · 9:45 AM to 10:45 AMBringing Decodable Books to Life with Comprehension Strategies
- Fri, Feb 19 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Neuropsychology of Reading Disorders: A Framework for Effective Interventions - PART 1
- Fri, Feb 19 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMImproving Narrative Reading Comprehension Through Readers Theater: A Multiple-Baseline Study
- Fri, Feb 19 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMThe Neuropsychology of Reading Disorders: A Framework for Effective Interventions - PART 2
- Fri, Feb 19 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMElephants to Jelly Beans? What Does Research Tell Us About Teaching Syllables? Syllables, Morphemes, and the Morphophonemic Code: Teaching Students to Unlock Multisyllabic Words
Dyscalculia at LDACON6420 sessions
- Tue, Feb 16 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMPre-Conference
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSTEM & PBL for All: Making STEM Accessible for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMUsing Cognitive Interviews to Understand Students’ Mathematical Thinking and to Design Truly Responsive Instruction
- Wed, Feb 17 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMClosing the Research-to-Practice Gap in Math: Lessons from the Minnesota Math Intervention Project
- Wed, Feb 17 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMIn Their Own Voices: A Collaborative Inquiry into Dyscalculia, Mathematics Struggle, and Student Experience
- Wed, Feb 17 · 4:15 PM to 5:15 PMBetter Together, Successful Co-Teaching in Secondary Mathematics
- Thu, Feb 18 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMTeaching Mathematical Problem Solving Using Cognitively Guided Instruction and Graphic Organizers to Students with Learning Disabilities
- Thu, Feb 18 · 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMWhen Math Doesn't Make Sense: A Comprehensive Framework for Evaluating Dyscalculia
- Thu, Feb 18 · 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM1+1+1 Equals More Than 3 for Those With Dyscalculia: Effective Instruction, Legislation and Research Are Working
- Thu, Feb 18 · 2:15 PM to 3:15 PMHow to move students who struggle in math from additive to multiplicative thinking in a fun, effective way, a mini-workshop
- Thu, Feb 18 · 3:15 PM to 4:00 PMPoster SessionMulti-Sensory Approach Helps Students with Learning Disabilities Build Stronger Math Skills
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBeyond the Desk: Adapting Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) for ADHD, Dyscalculia, and Executive Functioning
- Fri, Feb 19 · 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMAlternative Algorithmic Techniques for Teaching Math Calculations to Students with Learning Disabilities
- Fri, Feb 19 · 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMTeaching Math to Students with Dyslexia & Other Learning Differences
- Fri, Feb 19 · 9:45 AM to 10:45 AMDo you speak math? The Evidence Base for Teaching Mathematics as a Language
- Fri, Feb 19 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDifferentiate Instruction Using the Concrete-Representational-Abstract Technique to Teach Arithmetic to Students with Mild Disabilities
- Fri, Feb 19 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMHow visual-spatial cognition can support elementary and middle school learners with and without dyscalculia
- Fri, Feb 19 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMBuilding Number Sense in Students with Dyscalculia and Math Learning Disabilities
Dysgraphia at LDACON647 sessions
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMUnlocking Written Success: Supporting Individuals with Dysgraphia Through Occupational Therapy
- Wed, Feb 17 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMFrom Handwriting to Composition: A Developmental Framework for Dysgraphia and Individualized Writing Intervention
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMIntegrating Dysgraphia Support into Structured Literacy: Bridging Reading and Writing Instruction
- Thu, Feb 18 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMDysgraphia Redefined: Bridging Neuropsychology and the Science of Writing - PART 1
- Thu, Feb 18 · 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMTreasure Maps to Handwriting Success: Pre-Writing Foundations and Seaworthy Strategies for PreK and Struggling Writers
- Thu, Feb 18 · 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMDysgraphia Redefined: Bridging Neuropsychology and the Science of Writing - PART 2
NVLD at LDACON643 sessions
- Wed, Feb 17 · 4:15 PM to 5:15 PMUnderstanding Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder (NVLD) in a World of Visual Information: Recent Research and Implications for Instruction
- Thu, Feb 18 · 2:15 PM to 3:15 PMBest Educational and Therapeutic Practices for Working With Nonverbal Learning Disorder
- Fri, Feb 19 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMHow visual-spatial cognition can support elementary and middle school learners with and without dyscalculia
Executive Function at LDACON6419 sessions
- Thu, Feb 18 · 2:15 PM to 3:15 PMExecutive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments
- Tue, Feb 16 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMPre-Conference
- Tue, Feb 16 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPre-Conference
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMTeaching the Hidden Curriculum: A Senior Seminar Model for Executive Function and Postsecondary Success
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMRestoring Self-Authorship: A Metacognitive Mentorship Model for Neurodiversity and Leadership
- Wed, Feb 17 · 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMInterventions for EF Difficulties that Affect Behavior and Relationships
- Wed, Feb 17 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Impact of Self Regulation on the Reading Comprehension Skills of High School Students
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMDesigning an Executive Functioning Curriculum For Your School
- Wed, Feb 17 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMPanel DiscussionThe Power of Executive Function and Metacognition: Fostering Academic Success and Stress Reduction in Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD - PART 1
- Wed, Feb 17 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMBeyond the EF Classroom: Building a Whole-Campus Ecosystem of Executive Function Support
- Wed, Feb 17 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMPanel DiscussionThe Power of Executive Function and Metacognition: Fostering Academic Success and Stress Reduction in Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD - PART 2
- Wed, Feb 17 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMRegulation Road Trip: A Sensory-Informed Guide from Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMStrengthening Executive Functioning and Emotional Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Student Success
- Thu, Feb 18 · 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBeyond the Desk: Adapting Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) for ADHD, Dyscalculia, and Executive Functioning
- Fri, Feb 19 · 9:45 AM to 10:45 AMEmpowering Special Educators with AI: Building Literacy, Ethics, and Executive Functioning
- Fri, Feb 19 · 9:45 AM to 10:45 AMSupporting Emotional Regulation through Verbal and Nonverbal Tools to Build Resilience
- Fri, Feb 19 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMBeyond Behavior: Unlocking Student Success Through Proactive Self-Management and Executive Function Strategies
- Fri, Feb 19 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMTackling Dysregulation in ADHD Through Body Doubling
- Fri, Feb 19 · 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMFrom Recess to Real Life: Teaching the Transitions That Build Independence - Building Executive Function Skills from Preschool to Postsecondary
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LDACON64. February 17–19, 2027. The Paris Las Vegas Hotel.