Every Month is Dyslexia Awareness Month |
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IDA's mission is to create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need. GA.DyslexiaIDA.org
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In this Issue
- Words For Dyslexia
- THIS THURSDAY, October 28 Dyslexia Awareness in the Public Schools: City Schools of Decatur Tells the CSD Story
- Dyslexia Experts Available for Speaking Engagements
- Dyslexia Dash 2021 Fabulous Facts, Photos, Times, Rocks
- Watch. Listen. Absorb. SHARE.
- What Kind of Literacy Instruction Works?
- Spread the Words, Spread the Love - Lekkco Chocolate
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This vintage shirt depicts a runner possessing dyslexic characteristics.
What words come to mind when you think of someone you know who has dyslexia? And what words of encouragement do you have for someone with dyslexia?
Share your thoughts on social media with the hashtag #WordsForDyslexia
Tag @dyslexiaida @dyslexiaidaga
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TONIGHT! Dyslexia Awareness in the Public Schools: City Schools of Decatur Tells the CSD Story |
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Join us TONIGHT 10/28 at 7 pm. This free, live webinar event will begin with IDA-GA board members Jennifer Burch and Amelia Morel explaining what dyslexia is, the importance of early identification and intervention, and what Structured Literacy is and why it is important.
Following Jennifer and Amelia’s presentation, City Schools of Decatur will present the work they are doing to raise dyslexia awareness and promote Structured Literacy in the schools. Gail Hardwick, one of CSD’s Literacy Coaches, and Courtney Simon, CSD’s Director of ELA and Social Studies, will present.
There will be time for Q & A at the end.
You will be invited to submit a question when you register.
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Dyslexia Experts Available for Speaking Engagements |
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The Speaker Showcase is OPEN for bidding!
Each year (excluding 2020 because of COVID) the IDA Branch Council conducts a silent auction of dyslexia experts who are donating their time as a fundraiser. Organizations bid for speakers to attend and speak at their conferences or community events. This year we're excited to showcase over 60 exceptional professionals. We encourage you to share this information ASAP with your local independent and public schools, as well as universities and partner organizations. Bidding is open to anyone interested in procuring a high-quality speaker in the field of dyslexia for their future event. You can even book someone for 2023!
Bidding will close at 10 p.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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#DyslexiaDash2021 #Success |
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It's been 15 years since the first Dyslexia Dash. In 2006, then IDA Georgia President Jennifer Hasser dreamed up the Dyslexia Dash as a way for the International Dyslexia Association GA to raise funds for teacher training opportunities. We had almost 200 runners that year.
Fast Forward to 2021:
2021 was the first year the Dyslexia Dash was both an in-person race and a virtual race. We had a record 2,409 runners with 1,718 being in-person and 691 running virtually. We had 258 virtual racers from outside of Georgia representing 27 other states. We had a record 37 sponsors. We received a record $20,700 of donations of which $4,600 were from out-of-state and one from Canada.
Thank you, everyone. Because of the collective determination to make the 2021 event a success, we were able to increase dyslexia awareness, build community, and raise funds for outreach initiatives and scholarships and grants for Georgia teachers seeking training in Structured Literacy, the kind of instruction our kiddos with dyslexia need. The other IDA Branches who joined the Dash virtually we also able to raise needed funds for their Branches. |
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Please continue sharing photos in whatever way is comfortable and easy for you:
Post your photos on social media with the hashtag #dyslexiadash2021. This will allow everyone to see each other's fun photos!
Is there a hashtag your team members are using to share photos? Let us know where to look and if we have permission to share your photos with others!
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Dyslexia Rocks - KEEP IT GOING! |
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Dyslexia Rocks! We had fun painting rocks at this year’s Dyslexia Dash in Atlanta, Georgia!
Children at the Dash painted and then left rocks in spots around the Dash area at the Perimeter Mall or took their creations with them to find a special spot in another area. One artist sent a picture of herself leaving her rock later that day by the Chattahoochee River.
IDA Oregon’s Student Empowerment Group is encouraging everyone to decorate a rock with #DyslexiaYouAreNotAlone written on it. Send a photo of your painted rock to studentcouncil@orbida.org. Be sure to mention your city and state. Leave your rock in the perfect spot for someone to discover it. Check out #DyslexiaYouAreNotAlone on Instagram to see some awesome creations!
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A Final Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsors |
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Watch. Listen. Absorb. SHARE. |
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8 1/2 minutes. Watch. Listen. Absorb.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Share this video and encourage others to "Watch. Listen. Absorb."
Those who have had training in understanding the science of reading and how to implement best practices through Structured Literacy instruction have the POWER TO CHANGE lives. Too many young readers do not get the help they need. We can change this.
"My years of passion and advocacy for literacy have great meaning to me. After all these years, I still can't stop advocating and working to change things so other little boys and little girls don't suffer unnecessarily like I did." - John Corcoran, 2021
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What Kind of Literacy Instruction Works? |
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. What kind of teaching works?
"Evidence is strong that the majority of students learn to read better with structured teaching of basic language skills and that the components and methods of Structured Literacy are critical for students with reading disabilities including dyslexia."
Do you have questions about what's in this infographic? Not to worry! You can drill down to find answers in the IDA Library.
Let us know what questions you have! We are here to help.
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#Spread the Words, #Spread the Love |
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We at IDA-GA are thankful to this family for sharing their story with IDA about learning of their daughter’s dyslexia diagnosis and their journey to finding resources. They want to help others in the dyslexia community. We appreciate their eagerness to raise awareness and “Spread the Love” this month (and beyond). Check out the webpage they created dedicated to providing information about dyslexia https://lekkco4charity.com/dyslexiaawareness and encouraging the #WordsForDyslexia campaign. If you decide to purchase the Lekkco chocolate spread (think holiday gifts!), they are designating a big portion of the proceeds to go to IDA. You can help out our GA Branch by choosing Read-GA when you check out.
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Different levels of membership are available, including FREE 1st-year memberships for teachers.
IDA-GA will be having an Open Membership Meeting later this fall. Stay tuned for details.
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INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION GEORGIA
404-256-1232
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