Mission Statement
LDA Minnesota serves individuals, families and communities impacted by learning differences, equipping and inspiring learners to thrive and lead fulfilled lives.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
LDA directly served 1,461 individuals during Fiscal Year 2024 (Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2024), of those served, 91% were children and families; 9% were adults; 77% were low-income; and 80% were people of color. LDA provides information, training, and resources statewide with direct services focused on the Twin Cities metropolitan area. LDA's largest program provided in-school reading and math interventions to 287 students in grades K-12 in schools across Minneapolis and St. Paul. 93% of students participating increased their reading and math skills. LDA's teacher preparation and licensure program enrolled 15 candidates were during FY2024, of those 42% of the candidates identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color (BIPOC).
Current Goals
LDA has specific goals for each program area for FY25: Our in-school interventions will support at least 500 students through reading and math interventions at 10 school partnerships sites with the goal of increasing their academic skills to match their peers; LDA's teacher preparation and licensure program will partner with INDIGO Education and expand to prepare 45 teacher candidates on their path to becoming licensed special education teachers; our tutoring, diagnostic assessments and other support services will reach approximately 100 individuals and their family members with the goal of increasing their skills or knowledge of their disability in order to be independent learners.
Community or Constituency Served
LDA's work serves students, families, and adults with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, and/or ADHD and those who serve them.
Geographic Area Served
Student services are focused on Minneapolis and St. Paul, while teacher training and other individualized programs are provided to teachers and families across Minnesota.
