Identifying and Teaching Children at Risk for Dyslexia

Identifying and Teaching Children at Risk for Dyslexia

Presenter Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank

Thu, October 10 2019 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Administered by PSESD

Presenters

  • Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank

Description

Dyslexia represents the most common and most prevalent of all known learning disabilities and impacts approximately 1 in 5 individuals. Current, convergent research continues to uncover structural and functional variations in the brains of individuals with dyslexia, which explain why some individuals struggle to master reading, writing, spelling and sometimes math, despite intelligence, effort and quality instruction.  

This interactive workshop introduces participants to characteristics of dyslexia and related learning disabilities, including common deficits and strengths, clarifies common misunderstandings, and introduces participants to the framework and specific elements of Structured Literacy Instruction, which is essential for students with dyslexia but beneficial for all literacy learners.

In accordance with E2SSB 6162, Beginning in school year 2021-22, each school district and charter school must use evidence-based, multi-tiered systems of support to provide interventions to students in kindergarten through second grade who display indications of or areas of weakness associated with dyslexia. Each school district must provide information about dyslexia, the student's indications of dyslexia, and a plan for providing supports and interventions for the student. The interventions must be provided by an educator trained in instructional methods that target the student's areas of weakness (E2SSB 6162). 


Location

Puget Sound ESD
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton WA 98057

Dates

  • Thu, October 10 2019
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Puyallup Room

Registration

Event # 95804

Price
$110.00
Registered
17 / 36
Registration Ends
Thursday Oct 10, 2019 7:00 AM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: SEJ0078
4.50 Clock Hours $15.00