History

2015

Webinars
- January – Discover the “Magic of 5” to Improve Writing Skills, Bonnie Terry
- February – Dyslexia 101 – a webinar, Regina Richards
- April – Assistive Technology Webinar: Accommodations for Reading & Writing – Considerations for Successful Implementation in Grade School & Beyond, Stanley Tom
- May – English Spelling Makes Perfect Sense, Kelli Sandman-Hurley
- July – What’s in a Story? Discovering Narrative Structure, Patricia Padgett
- August – Vocabulary Webinar: Bringing Words to Life, Regina Richards
- September – Why is Reading Sometimes So Difficult? – Elaine Offstein
- November – The IEP Process and a 504 Plan, Regina Manning
- December – The Nature of Learning in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Elisa DelPizzo-Cheng
37^th Annual Conference:
OC Private School Consortium
3^rd Annual Casino Night
Community Event
- February – A Fun Event for Kids & Their Parents – Julianna Cruz, author & Tracie Lents, illustrator
- October – Read Me Differently – a video for Dyslexia Awareness Month

2014

Webinars
- January: Fluency: Much More than Speed! With Nancy Cushen White, Ed.D.
- February: Myths About Dyslexia, with Susan Barton
- March: Reading Like a Detective: CSI is on the Case! With Nancy Hennessy
- April: Writing Fluency: Cadence, Power, Rhythm, and Movement, with Judy Fuhrman
- May: Using Visual Supports to Improve Learning and Behavior, with Andy Stetkevich
- June: Using Response to Intervention (RTi) to Become the Teacher You Always Wanted to be – Incorporating Strategies from the Orton-GIllingham System, with Carol S. Fitzpatrick
- July: Writing Strategies for the Reluctant Writer, with Regina Richards
36th Annual 2-Day Conference: The Science of Reading – February 28 and March 1
- Video: The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
- Dr. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz
  - The Science of Dyslexia: Translating Research into Policy and Practice – It’s Time!
- Andy Stetkevich
  - Word Play: Making Language Fun
Community Events
- March: BINGO – FUN and Exciting Fundraising Event

2013

Webinars
- February: Managing Dyslexia from Childhood Needs into Adult Reality, with Douglas Baker
- April: Spelling Made Easier, with Regina Richards
- May: Reading Comprehension: Helping Your Students to Make Inferences, with Andy Stetkevich
- June: Putting First Things First: How Effective People Get Things Done, with Dr. Lanelle Gordin
- July: Basic Facts of Dyslexia, with Elaine Offstein
- August: Dysgraphia: When Writing’s a Problem, with Regina Richards
- September: Vocabulary Webinar – Bringing Words to Life, with Regina Richards
- November: Phonemic Awareness – Matching the Puzzle Pieces of Print into Sounds, with Regina Manning
35th Annual 2-Day Conference: Unlocking Mysteries of Learning – March 1 and 2
- Sandra Reif
  - Managing ADHD, Behavioral, and Executive Functioning Challenges
- Morri Spang
  - Building Conceptual Mathematics Understanding at School and at Home Through Problem Solving
October: 4th Annual Dyslexia Dash – 5K/1K Run/Walk for Literacy through Fairmount Park
Community Events
- July: BINGO: A Fun and Exciting Fundraising Event
- October: Video – The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
- October: Video – F.A.T. City: How Difficult Can This Be?
- October: Read a Book, Dream a World, with Karen Rae Kraut

2012

Webinars
- January: The Reluctant Writer: Reversing Students’ Hesitancy to Write, with Regina Richards
- February: Technology for Students, Teachers, and Parents of Different Learners, with Tracy Hutchinson
- May: Vocabulary: Planting “Roots” of Academic Success, with Andy Stetkevich
- June: Reading Comprehension: What is Involved and Strategies to Enhance Comprehension with All Learners, Especially Those Who Learn Differently, with Kim Lowe
- August: Everyday Technologies for a Wordy World: Accessibility Tools for Reading and Writing Tasks, with Tedra Trimm
- November: Early Intervention for Reading, with Regina Richards
- December: Transitioning to College for the Dyslexic, LD, and ADHD Student, with Sharon Teruya
January: Legal Rights and Advocacy Workshop with Janeen Steel, Esq.
34th Annual 2-Day Conference: Light Up Your Lobes – March 2 & 3
- Dr. Jane Bernstein
  - Brains Don’t Work in a Vacuum: Developmental Neuropsychology, Learning, and Teaching, with focus on strategies for parents and educators
  - NVLD? One or many?
- Dr. Cheryl Chase-Carmichael
  - Executive Functions: What are they, why are they important, and how can I help?
April 22: 3rd Annual Dyslexia Dash – 5K/1K Run/Walk through Fairmount Park
Community Events
- October: Children’s Author Event: Having FUN with reading

2011

Webinars
- January: Exploring Literacy’s Mysteries – “Strategies that Work – the Value of Multisensory Teaching” with Kim Lowe (free)
- May: “Fun and Engaging Ways to Learn” with Andy Stetkevich (free) – presentation available
- November: “Using Metacognitive Skills to Enhance Learning and Retention” with Dr. Maureen Lovett
33rd Annual 2-day Conference: Our Mysterious Brain
- Dr. Maryanne Wolfe
  - Principles of Reading Fluency and Comprehension
  - The Evolving Reading Brain in the Digital Age – presentation available
- Dr. Leonard R. “Skip” Baker
  - Learning with the Brain in Mind
April – 2nd Annual Dyslexia Dash – a 5K/1K run/walk through Fairmount Park
July – Intensive Orton Gillingham teacher training, with scholarships
Community Meetings
- October – “Children’s Author Event” with Matthew Gollub in Corona
- October – “An Afternoon with Jane Healy” in Glendora
- December – Legal Rights Workshop in Rancho Santa Margarita
Website, newsletters, and monthly E-news programs continue

2010

Community (free) Meetings
- May: “LD: What You Want to Know” in Corona
  - Dr. Alan Kwasman – presentation available
  - Dr. Ben Kohn – presentation available
- October: “Dyslexia: Discover the Creative Brain” in San Bernardino
- November: “Children’s Author Event” with Carolyn Arnold in Rubidoux
Webinars (free) – Exploring Literacy’s Mysteries
- October: “Understanding the Basics of Dyslexia – the Creative Brain”
- December: “Modern Rosetta Stones – Technologies to Receive and Decode the Written Word”
32nd Annual Conference – 2 day event, Our Wonderful Mysterious Brain: The Science of Learning
- Rick Lavoie, “The Motivation Breakthrough”
- C. Wilson Anderson, “Practical Classroom and Direct Teaching Strategies”
April – 1st Annual Dyslexia Dash – a 5K/1K run/walk through Fairmount Park
Awarded 14 scholarships to local and national events
Website, newsletters, and monthly E-news programs continue

2009

Community (free) Meetings:
- March “Dyslexia”
- May “Technology” in Corona
October events in Riverside, San Juan Capistrano, Las Vegas
Adult Literacy Classes begin in March
Two-day Annual Conference, Overcoming Obstacles to Learning” with Dr. Gordon Sherman, Deadra Ledet-Rosenberg, and Dr. Marcia K. Henry

2008

Community (free) Meetings:
- March: “Organize Your Way to An ‘A’”
- May: “Walk in the Shoes of LD” (in Temecula)
- October: “Family Fun with Reading”
Two-day workshop in February
- Overcoming Obstacles to Learning
- Speakers: Dr. Gordon Sherman, Dee Rosenberg, Dr. Marcia Kelley, Patti Albright
- Provided multiple scholarships
Website, newsletters, and monthly E-news programs continue

2007

Community (free) Meetings:
- May: “Dyslexia Awareness Panel”
- October: “Ennis’ Gift DVD Workshop”
Two-day workshop in February
- Research to Practice Conference
- Speakers: Dr. George Hynd and Duke Kelly
- Provided multiple scholarships
October – Dyslexia Awareness Month Proclamations
Intensive summer Orton-Gillingham training workshops, with scholarships available
Website, newsletters, and monthly E-news programs continue

2006

Committee (free) Meetings:
- January “Walk in the Shoes of LD”
- May “Every Child Reading”
- September “Walk in the Shoes of LD”
Two-day workshop in March
- Research to Practice with G. Reid Lyon, PhD; Suzanne Carreker; Nancy Swigert, MA
- Provided multiple scholarships for workshop
October:
- Obtained 27 Proclamations from local mayors and counties to honor National Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Many PR events
Website, newsletters, and monthly E-news programs continue

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