Today one in five school children is Hispanic, and it is
estimated that Hispanics will account for 95% of the teen
population growth in the U.S. in the next decade. Many of these
children are at special risk for lower academic achievement,
grade repetition, and school dropout. Hispanic families need
access to information about learning disabilities (LD) and other
resources to help their children receive the services and
supports they need to succeed in school and beyond. A first-of-
its-kind Spanish-language initiative for children facing
learning disabilities is being launched to increase early
detection and intervention of learning disabilities, which can
be pivotal to educational success. The National Center for
Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has launched an extensive toolkit
and informational campaign in Spanish to help families detect
the signs of LD, work with their children to develop and enhance
skills, and be an advocate for their children at school. This
comprehensive toolkit is the first-of-its-kind f