R-2 Reading Between the Lines
Presenter
Formats and Times
- In-Person Training: 5 hours (8:30-2:30)
- On-Demand Webinar: 1 hour
Content
According to the International Dyslexia Association, one-half of all students who qualify for special education services are classified as having a learning disability. Approximately 85% of those students have a primary disability in reading and language processing. The National Institute of Health identified Dyslexia as the most common and prevalent of all known learning disabilities, affecting one in five children in the United States. Characteristics of dyslexia, assessments, interventions, and accommodations will be addressed to offer the practitioner tools and strategies to support struggling readers. This training will focus on best practices in working with students who have been identified with reading difficulties or are suspected of having dyslexia.
Please note: The on-demand webinar is a broad overview without opportunities for discussion, where outcomes will emphasize understanding versus application of knowledge.
Materials: Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a device (laptop or tablet) for exploration of online resources.
Intended Audience
Administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists, and speech-language pathologists
Participants Will
- Study the components of reading instruction.
- Learn about the characteristics of dyslexia.
- Become familiar with strategies, appropriate interventions, and accommodations for students with reading difficulties.
- Learn about evidence-based practices and why they are effective for struggling readers.
