In this webinar on Aug 31 @ 4PM EST Dr. Patricia Mathes discusses in depth the characteristics of instruction that has been shown though empirical research to effectively assist students with dyslexia to overcome their reading difficulties. Sponsored by the International Dyslexia Association. Click here to register.
For more information about ‘structured literacy‘ check out these articles at the International Dyslexia Association and the University of Michigan.
on June 27 9-10:30 EST
English Language Time Travel – Abridged by Judy Fuhrman
Take a fascinating journey through the history of the English Language and uncover some of its morpho-phonemic secrets. In this session, you will delve into Anglo-Saxon endings, Latin roots, Greek combining forms, and other intriguing linguistic structures and trivia. By the end of this fast-paced session, you will have new strategies for teaching phonics and a new-found appreciation of our Mother Tongue.
Participants will:
To register – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/english-language-time-travel-abridged-tickets-25408957877?invite=&err=29&referrer=&discount=&affiliate=&eventpassword=
Hosted by the International Dyslexia Association June 14th at 4:00 pm EST and again on June 15th at 10:00 am EST.
Join Patricia Mathes, Ph.D., as she
– Explains the causes of poor reading;
– Reviews evidence of how reading changes brain structure and function; and
– Shares instructional components that address differences in the dyslexic brain and strengthen key areas of the brain for all readers.
The Mid-West Branch of the International Dyslexia frequently has great webinars. Here is the upcoming ones:
An interesting article by Louisa Moats – https://eida.org/allegiance-to-the-facts-best-approach-for-students-with-dyslexia/
This looks like an interesting line-up of speakers for Learning Ally’s second online dyslexia conference for parents and educators Dec 4, 2015. $89US.
https://www.learningally.org/DyslexiaConference/SpotlightonDyslexia.aspx
October is “Dyslexia Awareness Month”. To honor this month, “Read Me Differently” is being streamed live for the month of October – http://www.readmedifferently.com/free-streaming-for-dyslexia-awareness-month/