Events sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA) are indicated on the events calendar. Local events held by other organizations may also be listed that may be of interest to our members. DDCA does not endorse any specific program or company.
This Spring
School Psychologists:
As a school psychologist, you have a role to play in your school district’s LCFF and LCAP, especially if you can get MTSS and/or PBIS, CEUs, SEL, specific programs for CLD, ELLs and ASD included that will also fulfill ESSA and keep your SARB happy.
Students:
The Student Strand was developed especially for school psychology graduate students and interns. These 90-minute sessions cover topics from a point of view that may not be offered in the typical graduate program. Students may instead sign up for workshops, however they must pay the full regular member or non-member daily rate.
Spring Institute includes:
- Per day fees, which include lunch each day
- Student strand
- Welcome evening reception on Thursday, March 23.
- Luncheon keynote speaker and NASP President Melissa Reeves, Friday, March 24.
- A job fair, Friday, March 24.
- Continuing Education Units and Hours for BBS licensees and NCSPs by attending all three- and six-hour workshops.
- Differing points of view on today’s important topics
International Dyslexia Association – San Diego presents “Being You,” A Documentary by Roadtrip Nation
“This gentle documentary takes an insightful look at some of the real concerns of people who have learning disabilities as they begin their adult lives. It also highlights some of the fears people with LDs face when trying to function, as well as the shame they often feel because they don’t process information the same way others might.
“The stories told by the range of interviewers and interviewees are interesting, and it’s fun to see the variety of jobs and lifestyles that the trio of young people get to witness. This is a trademark of Roadtrip Nation’s previous offerings: showing kids that there are many options and ways to find success in life. Most of the conversations underscore the same points over and over again, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing; the messages sent about embracing who you are, and being comfortable with the specific things you need to do to reach your goals, are no less inspiring.”
A discussion will follow, facilitated by members of the local International Dyslexia Association.
This event is appropriate for young adults ages 12+.
To register for this FREE event click HERE
Workshop for Adults, Parents, Students and Educators
Workshop Presented by: Parents Helping Parents
“Join us for an informative and free workshop on how assistive technology can be used in the classroom and at home to help people with dyslexia, led by Jan Tuber, A.T. Specialist at Parents Helping Parents. The workshop will include demonstrations of low-cost and free assistive technology. Seating is limited and pre-registration through EventBrite is required. Doors open at 12:00 p.m.”
Register for workshop HERE
Download flyer HERE
Parents Helping Parent’s mission is to help children and adults with special needs receive the support and services they need to reach their full potential. They provide information and referral, resources, and training to build strong families and improve systems of care.
PHP is a nationally recognized parent-directed family resource center that has been serving the community for over 40 years and is highly regarded in the community, the state, and the nation. PHP’s staff is recognized for their expertise and talent in providing a range of services and supports to families of children with a wide variety of disabilities. They have a very active LD/ADHD support group, an extensive library filled with books on social skills, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, and they provide resources and training specific to LD concerns. PHP also loans out a variety of low-tech tool-kits for reading, writing and sensory needs at no cost to its members.
PHP’s iTECH Center is the largest Assistive Technology (AT) demonstration center in the San Francisco Bay Area. The AT specialists provide parents, professionals, adults, and children the opportunity to explore technology, gain “hands-on” experience with instructional devices, software, and apps, and discover tools that best suit their needs. One of the three AT specialists is the mother of a dyslexic child and has expertise specifically in dyslexia and other LD challenges.
PHP is excited to announce that they are the recipients of a Yahoo Employee Foundation grant to provide students with learning disabilities the necessary information and resources to maximize their chances for college success. A conference entitled, “Roadmap to College Success,” will be held at PHP on Saturday, March 18th for parents, professionals and students middle-school age and above who aspire to attend college. Contact PHP for more information!
Sponsored By: Project Second Chance & Decoding Dyslexia CA
Project Second Chance (PSC), the Contra Costa County Library Adult Literacy Program, offers free, confidential, one-on-one basic literacy instruction to people who read or write below the 6th grade level. Students are over 16 years of age, out of high school, and speak English well enough to communicate over the telephone and in person. While many PSC students are native English speakers, many others are non-native English speakers who can benefit from tutoring sessions that are conducted in English. Many of our adult students have a reading disability known as dyslexia. Since PSC was founded in 1984, it has helped more than 5,600 county residents develop skills to read to their children, vote, advance at work, acquire their high school diploma, and perhaps most significantly of all, feel better about themselves. If you know adults who need help with reading, writing, or spelling, please encourage them to call PSC or their local library.
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227
Lisa Klipfel will be presenting information about dyslexia and AB1369 at the Capistrano Unified School District’s CAC meeting. The CAC meeting is open to the public. The business meeting will be 9:30-10:30 and parent education will began about 10:30 am.
About presenter: Lisa Klipfel, MA, is the DDCA Orange County Regional Leader. She is a marriage and family therapist, as well as an education therapist. She has been trained by the Dyslexia Training Institute to provide appropriate dyslexia intervention. Lisa has spoken at the Orange County Department of Education about AB1369, as well as several workshops throughout the county on dyslexia.
Dyslexia Toolbox Training!
California State University, East Bay
School Psychology Program
Learn tools to address AB 1369
The CA Superintendent of Public Instruction will consult with teachers, parents and experts in dyslexia to develop program guidelines regarding dyslexia.
When: Friday April 21, 2017 – 9:30-1:00, Registration and Morning Refreshments- 9:15
Where: California State University, East Bay- Hayward Campus Valley Business Center (VB) Building- Auditorium (See signs)
Who: Dr. Diane Donaldson, Assessment Consultant- Pearson
Dr. Patrick Moran, Western Regional Assessment Manager- Pearson
Objectives: Attendees will be able to:
1. describe current practices in identification and treatment of reading disorders
2. identify causes and correlates of dyslexia
3. identify a hybrid model for dyslexia screening and identification using standard academic assessment
Cost: Professionals *$60 3.5 hours of CEU via NASP Students $25
Coffee and Light Refreshments Served
*Parking Pass Included for Professionals.
Eventbrite Registration: https://csueb_dyslexiatoolkit_training.eventbrite.com (Eventbrite registration fee will be added)
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2017
Map and Directions: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/about/visitor-information/maps-campus- locations/hayward-campus-map/index.html
District Purchase Orders available with request by March 21. Please send PO Request form, available at Eventbright page, to Kristina Walker at Kristina.Walker@csueastbay.edu. Upon completion of PO, guests will receive unique registration codes to bypass payment and confirm their RSVP.
Click HERE to download the flyer
EdRev (Education Revolution) is a unique day of information, resources, celebration and community for students who learn differently and the families and professionals who support them. Parents Education Network (PEN) and around 2,000 attendees celebrated the eighth annual EdRev in 2016.
EdRev 2017 features keynote speaker Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist and author of Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined and Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind.
EdRev: A day to think a little differently will give you the chance to experience :
- Information: Learn from renowned speakers presenting their work from the cutting edge of learning science
- Resources: Explore a diverse range of resources presented by tech companies, service providers, schools, colleges and support organizations
- Celebration: Experience an atmosphere where students’ strengths are celebrated and the stigma of LD disappears
- Community: Connect with parents, educators and students who are all on the same journey as you
EdRev brings you:
- The latest technology that supports learning
- A wide range of informative, relevant workshops
- Music and outdoor activities for students
- Over 100 exhibitors in the School and Career Fair, Testing and Solution Center, and the Community Corner.
- Student Art Gallery and hands-on activities in the Creativity Unleashed! section
Don’t miss this unique national event for students who learn differently and the families and professionals who support them!
See more details on the EdRev website.
VIP Ticket Benefits:
- Discover the Ten Things Highly Creative People do Differently: a hosted breakfast with keynote speaker Scott Barry Kaufman
- Access to VIP Lounge, Coffee and Snacks throughout the day
- Reserved seating for Keynote Speaker presentation
- Guided tour of EdRev by PEN board members
- Copy of Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined by keynote speaker Scott Barry Kaufman
- EdRev 2017 Commemorative Photoball Memorabilia
The Dyslexia Training Institute’s
1st Annual Dyslexia Virtual Conference: Education Changes Everything
April 24th – May 5th
Conference registrants will have 24-hour access to all of the pre-recorded workshops for the entire duration of the conference. After viewing a workshop, registrants will be able to post their questions on the workshop’s discussion board and have the questions answered by the experts.
Live Session with Keynote Speaker:
Ameer Baraka
Dyslexia: The Pipeline to Prison
Saturday, April 29th
9:00 a.m. PST
(*Including Live Q&A)
Conference topics include: Dyslexia, Special Education Law, Dyscalculia, Executive Function, Structured Word Inquiry, Orton-Gillingham, Assessment, and Multisensory Strategies.
Click HERE for more conference details and a list of the presenters.
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227