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In this Issue
- Live Webinar THIS Wednesday, June 9 - Unraveling the Mysteries of the Auditory Processing Disorder Diagnosis
- IDA-GA Teacher Training Scholarship Winners
- Call for Speakers - Deadline June 15
- Jan Hasbrouck Conquering Dyslexia Book Study brought to you by The Reading League FL, The Reading League GA, The Reading League NJ, International Dyslexia Association FL, and International Dyslexia Association GA
- Guidance for GA Schools: How to Choose Reliable, Valid, and Evidence-based Screening Assessments to Identify Students at Risk for Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Dash 2021 News
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Free Webinar Tomorrow @ 7:00 pm EST |
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Come listen as Tatyana Elleseff unravels the mysteries of the Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Diagnosis. She will answer the following questions - and more:
What are APD-related symptoms and how do they overlap with other disorders as per APD testing results?
What is the current controversy pertaining to APD diagnosis?
How can speech-language pathologists assist students with “processing deficits” with respect to language and literacy assessment and intervention?
Following the presentation, IDA-GA Board Member, Stacey Levy, MS, CCC-SLP, will discuss additional questions with our presenter. You may submit questions during registration, during the live webinar, and after the webinar on the Certificate of Attendance request form.
All attendees of the live event will receive a link to the Request for Certificate of Attendance within 24 hours after the webinar.
If you cannot attend the live event, a recording will be made available after the event. Register to receive the link to the recording.
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Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners! |
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Congratulations to our most recent scholarship winners!
- Garret Hunter
- Allison Tollman
- Jessica Boyd
- Erin Hayes
- Vilayvone Haynie
- Kate Norris
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Call for Speakers - Deadline June 15 |
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IDA is seeking research professionals, educators, psychologists, and inspirational dyslexics to join the 2021 IDA Speaker Showcase Online Auction.
This is an opportunity for speakers to expand their audience while donating their presentation/speaking time.
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Jan Hasbrouck July Book Study |
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You are also now invited to join us for a Jan Hasbrouck book study brought to you in collaboration with The Reading League Florida, The Reading League Georgia, The Reading League New Jersey, International Dyslexia Association Florida, and International Dyslexia Association Georgia.
More details and registration are coming soon, but Save the Date for Wednesdays in July, 7-8:00 pm EST.
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Screening Assessments in Georgia's Schools |
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SB 48 requires local school systems to begin screening all kindergarten students and certain students in grades 1-3 for characteristics of dyslexia beginning in 2024-25. To prepare, the bill requires
GaDOE to conduct a 3-year Dyslexia Pilot Program (2020-2023).
As such, school leadership teams are in the process of considering universal screeners to identify children at risk for struggling with reading acquisition. Early identification and intervention can mean prevention of reading failure.
The goal is not to refer “at risk” children to special education but to more effectively address their specific deficits earlier in the general education setting thereby improving overall outcomes (Badian, 2000)
On April 26, 2021, IDA-GA Board Member Jennifer Lindstrom, Ph.D., presented for the GaDOE on what school districts need to consider when selecting screening tools. Watch the presentation and view the slides here. |
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IF you raise $100 or more dollars with your fundraiser by October 9, the name of your fundraiser will appear on the Dyslexia Dash T-Shirt!
Thank you to the following Dyslexia Dash 2021 sponsors:
Diamond: Saint Francis Schools
Silver: Judy D. Wolman, Ph.D Sandy Springs Psychological Center P.C
Bronze: Kiki Morel, Wilson Language Training
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INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION GEORGIA
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