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Spectrum Virtual Book Club
online onlineThe Spectrum Virtual Book Club is for individuals ages 16 and older with autism or developmental disabilities who enjoy exploring the world of literature. The club will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The club had its first meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Participants do not need to own a […]
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Dyslexia Awareness Month – The Impact of Bilingualism on Dyslexia
online onlinehttps://dyslexiaida.org/event/free-webinar-impact-of-bilingualism-on-dyslexia/
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Dyslexia Awareness Month Webinars from International Dyslexia Association
online onlinehttps://dyslexiaida.org/webinars/ International Dyslexia Association 40 York Road, 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21204 (410) 296-0232 Tel (410) 321-5069 Fax The International Dyslexia Association is located in the northern Baltimore suburb of Towson, Maryland. We are approximately 30 minutes from Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport. The office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern […]
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Dyslexia Awareness Month – Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students
online onlineYou can help those with dyslexia get the support they need to reach their full potential. Simple actions can raise awareness and lead to policy changes, such as helping more people understand what dyslexia is and using the word dyslexia rather than lumping it together with broad learning disabilities. The items in this toolkit will […]
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Fireside Chat with Dr. Sally Shaywitz co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
online onlineWatch a powerful new video featuring YCDC Co-Director Dr. Sally Shaywitz as she delves into her award-winning book OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA (2nd Edition) and answers questions for parents & educators as they head back-to-school during uncertain times. Hosted by KPJR films, tens of thousands of people have already watched this “fireside chat” and the reviews […]
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Dyslexia: Supporting Comprehension Through Writing About Reading: Instructional Suggestions
online onlineResearch indicates that writing about reading supports comprehension. Join Joan Sedita, founder of Keys to Literacy, as she presents practical suggestions for structured, explicit teaching of strategies for writing about text in any subject across grades 3 to 12. Several strategies will be addressed including summarizing, personal response to narrative text, and writing from informational […]
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Dyslexia – 23rd Annual Montag Lecture: Unpacking the Science of Reading So All Kids Can Learn
online onlineThis year’s Montag Lecture features Emily Hanford, award-winning investigative reporter who’s been working in public media for more than 25 years. Currently, senior education correspondent for APM Reports, the documentary and investigative group at American Public Media, Emily’s focus is on equity, the way we teach reading today, and literacy – arguing that there can […]
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Early Literacy Screening: The Role of Early Identification and Its Implication for School-Based Interventions – AIM Institute’s 9th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
online onlineConference on the role of early intervention and early literacy screening brought to you by the AIM Institute for Learning and Research, Georgia
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Expert Webinar and Panelist Discussion – Dyslexia: The Neuroscience of Early Identification & Intervention by Fumiko Hoeft and Margie Gillis
online onlineIn recent years, findings from scientific research in education, psychology, genetics, and the neurosciences have increased our understanding of dyslexia and the importance of early identification and instruction for young children. In this webinar, Dr. Hoeft will discuss the different components of science and neuroscience informing the development of early screeners that assess school readiness […]
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Dyslexia – The Breadth and Depth of the Orton-Gillingham Approach Annual Conference
online onlineApril 10 - April 11 $150 – $200
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FB Live Story Time with Temple Grandin, Miami Children’s Museum
online onlineJoin us for our Autism Awareness Month Finale! A very special Facebook Live story time with Dr. Temple Grandin! This Wednesday the 28th @10a. Hope to see you there!
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Kesher’s 25 Year Chai Society Ad Journal Drive Through Event
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Ave,, Miami, FL, United StatesPlease join us as we celebrate a quarter century of outstanding special education with a spectacular drive through extravaganza! Celebrate our amazing school and honorees. Kesher's Founder- Dr. Howard Chusid Kesher's First Board Chair- Dr. Alan Rauzin Members of Kesher's First Board of Director's and Inaugural Class AND Kesher's First Employee- on the occasion of […]
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Dyslexia Reading Webinar
online onlineThis webinar is Erasing the Misery (Functional Strategies to Read and Spell Big Words). Really Great Reading has many strategies. Among them is the “lose the rules” approach. This eliminates stress by teaching students how to use functional strategies and manipulatives to break words into syllables to effectively read and spell big words with ease and […]
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Promoting Early Literacy with Assistive Technology, UM Mailman Center & FAAST
online onlineThe University of Miami Mailman Center, in partnership with FAAST, will be hosting a free, virtual workshop on August 25th and 27th for parents of children of ALL abilities, 0-5 years old, as part of the Step Up AT for Early Literacy project. This is a workshop for families who want to learn how to […]
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Little Lighthouse Foundation Story Hour presents, Kat Magnoli
IG LiveThe Little Lighthouse Foundation’s (“LLF”) Story Hour is a reading program and is hosted at Chapman Partnership. LLF’s Story Hour takes place in Chapman Partnership’s Family Resource Center. Volunteers work with children ages four to seven to entertain and educate them with group readings and activities. Volunteers will spend the first portion of the hour-long […]
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Neurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing, Dyslexia Foundation
online onlineNeurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing THIS TALK IS RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ANY TIME Laurie Cutting, Ph.D. Presented at Dyslexia and Literacy: Executive Functions – Oral Language Connections to Reading and Writing on Friday, October 16th, 2020 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, MA. Laurie […]
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Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: What Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know
YouTUbeThis presentation focuses on the definition of dyslexia, characteristics of children with dyslexia, and strategies that parents (and teachers) can provide to support student learning. The definition and importance of Structured Literacy will be discussed. Links to resources provided below. Presentation resources: Dr. Cohen’s PowerPoint Presentation IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know Put […]
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1:1 Literacy & Math TUTOR open enrollment w/GiGi’s Playhouse for individuals with Down Syndrome
online onlinePlayhouse: GiGi's at Home - Virtual Ages: All Ages Description:Enrollment is now open for 1:1 Literacy and Math TUTOR enrollment! Deadline to enroll is May 22, 2022. Participant enrollment opens May 1, 2022 through May 22, 2022. If you are interested in being enrolled in Literacy please complete the enrollment form here! If you are interested in being […]
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Book Reading & Communication: What a Partnership! Part 1 with UM CARD
online and hybrid Baudhuin Preschool 7600 SW 36th St, Davie, FL, FlMake the most out of story time with your child! Learn about the importance of reading with your child and learn strategies you can implement to promote communication and language acquisition and build social engagement skills. HYBRID February 2nd 9:30-10:30am: In-person at Baudhuin Preschool 7600 SW 36th St Davie, FL 33328 February 2nd, 12:00-1:00 pm: On Zoom […]
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Language Links: A Year in Review with UM CARD at Baudhuin Preschool
Baudhuin School 7600 SW 36th St., Davie, FL, United StatesLanguage Links: A Year in Review Thursday, May 4th In Person at 9:00 am Baudhuin Preschool, 7600 SW 36th St., Davie, FL 33328 From evidence-based practices to relationship building… From book-reading to building language & communication skills… We covered a lot of ground in Language Links this year! Join us for this last meeting of […]
