October 2021
The Dyslexia Dash – throughout October
Join us in our 2021 Dyslexia Dash. Get together with some friends and/or family, log how far you walk or run, and send it in to us – perhaps with a photo!! OR – YOU CAN MAKE IT A DOGGIE DASH FOR DYSLEXIA. When you send in your results and perhaps a photo, we will send you a DYSLEXIA BOOKMARK along with a DYSLEXIA BRACELET and some information on Dyslexia. TO REGISTER: go to https://walkrun4dyslexia.eventbrite.com You can walk 2 blocks,…
Find out more »Webinar: Fluency is the Bridge, Comprehension is the Destination
FLUENCY IS THE BRIDGE, COMPREHENSION IS THE DESTINATION. We all know fluency is one of the “Big Five” essential components of reading, but do we have a shared understanding of how fluency is specifically essential to comprehension? Fluent reading provides an all-important link between decoding and comprehension, impacting our ability to engage in reading; develop vocabulary, academic language, and content knowledge; and to ultimately deeply comprehend complex text. This session will provide an overview of what fluency is and how…
Find out more »A SIMULATION: Walk in the Shoes of a Student with Dyslexia
A SIMULATION: Walk in the Shoes of a Student with Dyslexia You will have the opportunity to participate in activities that demonstrate to you some of the issues experienced by a person with dyslexia. We will use Rick Lavoie's video, How Difficult Can This Be? along with actual activities you will experience. It is a hands-on experience that allows you to put yourself in the shoes of a person who struggles with reading and/or writng. The activities are similar to…
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