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2023 Spotlight on Structured Literacy | |
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Dr. Stevens will describe guidelines for vocabulary instruction, including how to choose which words to teach. She will describe the steps in a routine for teaching essential words, provide sample vocabulary maps for various content areas, and model instruction. Dr. Stevens will then provide suggestions for planning vocabulary instruction and share resources teachers can use in their classroom. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A period.
Registrants can earn a COA. Register here to attend the live event on March 29 or to receive access to the recording on March 30.
Dr. Elizabeth Stevens has published in numerous journals, including Scientific Studies of Reading, Exceptional Children, Journal of Learning Disabilities, Reading and Writing, Remedial and Special Education, and Teaching Exceptional Children. For Dr. Stevens's full bio, click here.
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Teacher Training Scholarship Applications | |
IDA-GA August 26 & IDA National October 12-14 | |
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IDA-GA's 2023 Annual Dimensions of Dyslexia Conference
will be an in-person event again for the first time since 2019, and Joan Sedita and Jennifer Lindstrom will be our Keynote Speakers!
We are now looking for knowledgeable, engaging presenters for the breakout sessions. The Call for Papers is open until April 15.
Thank you to The Howard School for being a Gold Level Sponsor. To learn about all of our levels of Sponsorship as well as advertising and exhibitor-only opportunities, click here.
To access the links to the Call for Papers and Sponsorship Packet and to get a sneak peek at the agenda, visit our Conference Page: GA.dyslexiaida.org/2023-conference/
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National IDA's 2023 Annual DyslexiaCon Conference is being held on October 12 - 14 in Columbus, Ohio. Early Bird registration is open. Can't make it in person? Register for the On-Demand option. Call for Papers closes May 1. Learn all the details at Dyslexiacon.org/IDAAnnualConference/ | |
Legislative Update on HB538 | |
Senate Votes Monday, March 27 | |
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House Bill 538, The Georgia Early Literacy Act, is on the Georgia Senate's Agenda for Monday, March 27. Your State Senator's YES vote is a vote to ensure every teacher has access to evidenced based training and every student has access to high-quality instructional materials. Livestreaming begins at 8:00 am here.
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The IDA-GA Teen Board Presents | |
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As April approaches, it will almost be time to think about conquering those final exams. Studying doesn't have to be frustrating if you have strategies to help you. You are invited to our first 2023 IDA-GA Teen Talk webinar where you will hear the IDA-GA teen board members share what they deem tried and true study tips. To Register, click here.
To view other events added to the calendar, click here.
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IDA Youth Workforce Program | |
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The International Dyslexia Association is pleased to announce our new Youth Workforce Program. The initiative, developed by IDA in partnership with the Synchrony Foundation, helps to prepare students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities to successfully enter the workforce or higher education. This program, which is free to participants, will provide both workshops and hands-on, transition skills training and is geared towards youth between the ages of 14 –20. Apply by April 15.
Youth Workforce Program Application
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2023 Dyslexia Dash T-shirt | |
Registration Open for October 22 | |
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Every name on the back of the Dyslexia Dash t-shirt is someone who supports IDA-GA's mission.
Each name represents someone who has donated or raised $100 or more. 10 names means $1,000; 50 names means $5,000; 100 names means $10,000, .... How many names will we see this year?
All funds raised from our annual Dyslexia Dash go towards the IDA-GA Teacher Training Scholarships and Outreach initiatives.
For information about the 2023 Dyslexia Dash, click here.
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English Learners & Dyslexia | |
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Please share the NEW 2023 IDA FACT SHEET created with assistance from Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D. What are the issues surrounding early identification of dyslexia and other reading disabilities among English learners? Classroom teachers will find the information in this fact sheet helpful as they observe students for possible referral for further assessment. The fact sheet also includes guidelines for assessment specialists who may provide screening and assessment support.
Click here to get the Facts.
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Needed: Adults with a documented reading disorder. Participants get a chance to learn how the brain works during reading and will receive a personalized reading treatment plan. The research is being conducted at the Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. The principal investigator is Dr. C. Nikki Arrington; the co-investigators are Dr. Robin Morris, Dr. Rachael Harrington, and Dr. Lisa C. Krishnamurthy.
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The goal of this project is to collaboratively develop an evidence-based word-reading and spelling intervention for middle school students with reading difficulties and disabilities that is practical and feasible for current middle school teachers.
Would your school/district be interested in participating?
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Knowledge Acquisition Transformation Expansion (KATE) is a literacy supplement focusing on reading comprehension for 4th and 5th graders. WestEd is working with researchers at Texas A&M University to expand the use of their evidence-based reading comprehension program.
Would your school/district be interested in participating?
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Promoting Adolescents’ Comprehension of Text (PACT), is a 6th – 9th grade social studies program that uses evidence-based social studies and literacy teaching strategies to improve students’ content knowledge, literacy, and academic language.
Would your school/district be interested in participating?
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