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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1975
Page
6
Nancy Werner explains that the field has evolved from a medical label to identifying specific learning disabilities. DPI is researching a definition noting a significant learning problem not caused by obvious handicaps, with many children of average intelligence affected.
The Grant Wood agency operates about 60 learning disabilities classrooms across seven counties with Cedar Rapids schools running own facilities. Nancy Klopp heads the Grant elementary program serving 16 weekly students using three dimensional letters and reward games to boost reading and phonics.
Miss Werner notes the gap between expected and actual achievement can reach two years or more in 7 to 12 percent of the population. Neurological brain damage is often the cause, detectable by brain scans. Educators rely on classroom observation rather than medical labels, and referrals proceed through the school with parental consent for an educational assessment.
Cedar Rapids chapter of the National Association of Accountants will host two speakers at the Montrose hotel Tuesday. Dan Gable University of Iowa wrestling coach and fitness supervisor discusses Financial Aspects of a National Championship. Vernon E Zumhagen national association vice president presents an achievement banner for 20th place in the Stevenson trophy.
The article traces early U.S. naval roots to September 1775 when Gen George Washington ordered seven schooners and brigantines to disrupt British supply ships bound for Canada.
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