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Summer Camp Reflections: A Day in the Life of an LDS Summer Camp Amateur Author

Erin Roberts, Summer Camps Lead Instructor, is responsible for creating and delivering the curriculum for RISE and Tell and she sits down with me virtually to fill me in on her experience.

World’s only evidence-based social skills program for teens to launch at LDS this winter

LDS is now certified to offer PEERS®—the only evidence-based teen social skills program in the world!

How SAP’s Social Sabbatical Project Team Helped Us Solve our Data Dilemma

RISE Summer Camps Series: Reflections on the emotional investment of our camp counsellors

For the first time, LDS offered RISE Summer Camps specially designed for kids with learning differences. We chatted with Matt Tikkanen to find out what the Summer Camp experience has been like from an instructor perspective.

Our commitment to standing up against racism and injustice.

We stand in solidarity with #BlackOutTuesday. Here’s why.

Press Release: Children With Learning Disabilities Can Learn At Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic Thanks to a New Online Platform 

The origin of RISE at Home: In March 2020, LDS launched online 1:1 instruction for students with learning differences. Featured on Global, CTV, CKNW.

Make Home Learning a Success in 5 Simple Steps

Creating structured at-home learning for your child while schools are closed can be a real challenge. Here are 5 simple steps you can use to make home learning a success.

LDS Welcomes New Associate Director of Learning Support, Melissa Sager

LDS welcomes Melissa Sager to the team as our new Associate Director of Learning Support.

Meet Our New Executive Director, Rachel Forbes

LDS is excited to announce that Interim Executive Director Rachel Forbes is staying on as LDS’ permanent Executive Director.

New LDS Trust Fund Established

Inspired by the message and goals—and success!—of our #100Kfor100Kids Winter Fundraising Campaign, one generous LDS donor has established a new $50,000 Nitikman/Chan Trust Fund for LDS.

100K for 100 Kids Raises $129,705

We’re excited to announce that our $100K for 100 Kids Winter Fundraising Campaign was a tremendous success. With your generous support, we were able to raise an incredible $129,705!

How to Help Your Child Set Goals in 2020