Students must develop the foundational skills necessary to become proficient readers. Standards define what foundational reading skills students should be able to do (K-5), but standards do not tell teachers how to teach. Learn the predictors of reading success and how to implement effective, research-based strategies to accelerate reading development. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) describe a vision of what it means to be a literate person in the 21st century. The English Language Arts anchor standards define what…

Webinar:  Practical Strategies for Teaching Spelling to Struggling Spellers Description: This webinar will provide participants with strategies they can use immediately in their teaching to help struggling spellers understand English orthography. Speakers: Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Ed.D. Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Ed.D. is an author and co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute. Dr. Kelli is a certified special education advocate assisting parents and children through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan process. Dr. Kelli has studied Structured Word Inquiry, the Orton-Gillingham approach,…

Join us for a fun evening playing poker, blackjack or craps.  If you don't know how to play, the dealers are there to help you learn.  It is SOOO much fun - come and join us.  At the same time, you will be helping the Tri-Counties Branch of IDA earn money to continue serving our mission of helping students who learn differently. LOCATION:  We are meeting in the Canyon Crest Winery at the Canyon Crest Towne Centre.  There are many…