Partnering with Ontario Educators to Empower Students with LDs, ADHD, and Learning Differences
LD@school, a signature initiative of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO), offers educators a wealth of resources and professional development materials. These resources highlight evidence-based, evidence-informed, and practice-informed approaches, practices, and strategies that can be directly applied in the classroom.
LD@School’s Latest Releases
Assistive Technology: Practical Implementation Resource
Exploring practical ways to use assistive technology to reduce barriers and support students…
What is ADHD?
Exploring what ADHD is, how it can present differently from person to person,…
Transitioning to Post-Secondary: Building Independence and Self-Advocacy for Students with LDs
Transitioning to post-secondary is a significant step for students with learning disabilities. This…
These Are My Needs: How to Foster Self-Advocacy Skills in Students with LDs and ADHD
Practical strategies to build self-advocacy in students with LDs and ADHD, including self-understanding,…
Transitioning from High School to Post-Secondary with a Learning Disability
Transitioning to post-secondary is a significant step, especially for students with learning disabilities.…
REAL Talk: What I Wish I Knew About the Transition to Post-Secondary
Lived-experience webinar on transitioning to post-secondary education, including understanding accommodations, building self-advocacy skills,…
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The Educators’ Institute 2026
Unique Minds, Remarkable Potential
The Educators’ Institute brings together educators, leaders, and partners from across Ontario to share practical, evidence-informed strategies that support students with learning disabilities (LDs), ADHD, and other learning needs.
Held virtually on August 18 and 19, 2026, this year’s Institute focuses on connecting research and classroom practice to strengthen literacy and numeracy, build thinking and learning skills, foster belonging and well-being, and promote equity in Ontario schools.
Participation for Ontario publicly funded educators is supported through Ministry-funded access allocated through school boards. An interest list will open in March 2026. Additional participation opportunities will be shared later in 2026.
Why LD@school?
Students with LDs make up the largest group within special education, at approximately 40% of students identified as exceptional by an IPRC [i]. With the right supports, these students CAN learn, and can achieve great success at school and beyond.
With support from the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Special Education/Success For All Branch, LD@school provides Ontario educators with meaningful information to support students with LDs.
Right to read
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario’s (LDAO) mandate is to provide individuals with the right to learn, the power to achieve. With support from the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Special Education/Success for All Branch, LDAO has developed a bilingual resource designed to provide Ontario educators with meaningful information to help support students with learning disabilities, known as LD@school.
Take Action
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or community member, we value your input and are committed to supporting individuals with LDs and fostering inclusive learning environments. If you have questions, feedback, or require assistance with any of LDAO’s resources, including LD@school, TA@l’école, or LD@home, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.