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.
K-1: Tuesday, March 12
2-6: Wednesday, March 13
Sign-in: 8:00 am – 8:30 am each day
Napa Valley DoubleTree Hotel
3600 Broadway Street
American Canyon, CA 94503
The Schwab Learning Center, in collaboration with the UCSF Dyslexia Center and the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, will host the inaugural Entrepreneurship and Neurodiversity Symposium.
The goals of the symposium are to educate attendees on the science of dyslexia, and other forms of learner variability, highlight the strengths of neuro-diverse thinkers and reduce the stigma associated with learning differences.
SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
Advance online registration required. One registration per order per person. No refunds.
Account created during online registration must be for the person attending the conference (name, email, phone number, address).
Transition from high school to college is a critical time in a student’s life and may be particularly challenging for students with learning disabilities.* Most students, and their parents, are not aware of the many resources available that may help students maximize their chances for a successful college experience. This informative and engaging conference, designed specifically for students with disabilities who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, will provide students, parents and professionals with valuable information and resources to help prepare students as they transition to college and to ensure that the years ahead are successful ones.
Conference highlights:
- Tips for Student Success
- Finding the “Right” College
- Assistive Technology Demonstrations
- Student Panel
- Information Booths
- Lunch and Materials Included
All students under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
*Conference appropriate for students with a Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), High Functioning Autism and/or ADHD, planning to attend a two-or four-year college.
Presented by PHP’s Assistive Technology Specialists, Jan Tuber, M.A, and Debbie Drennan, MSW.
Learning While Black in SFUSD – On March 21st, 5:30 – 8pm join the community in an educational panel round-table discussion and resource fair featuring Darryl Lester, the main plaintiff in the landmark special education case, Larry P. vs. California.
Mr. Lester was never taught how to read and was labeled “educable mentally retarded” in the 1970’s. KALW, a local public radio station, produced a recent story of interest addressing a legacy of mistreatment of San Francisco’s black special education students. The reporter stated the following about Mr. Lester, “it turns out, he did have a learning difficulty, a really specific one. He struggled with reading. He never got the help he needed.”
DDCA is concerned that SFUSD’s recent dyslexia pilot and implementation does not meet California dyslexia guidelines best practices. Join us in discussing how SFUSD is meeting the needs of its current African American students with reading disabilities.
Strategies for Struggling Learners
7:30 am Registration, breakfast and exhibitors
8:30 am Conference starts
5:00 pm Conference ends
Sessions:
- Keynote: Maryanne Wolf, Professor – Dyslexia, Deep Reading and the Digital World
- Mary Wennersten, State Literacy Director, Structured Literacy Consultant
- Dina Leland, Disability Specialist – Session for Adult Dyslexics
A FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and members of the community.
Visit https://www.supportforfamilies.org/irc2019Decoding for full listing of workshop descriptions.
Decoding Dyslexia CA will have a table, headed by Martha Brooder.
Kathy Futterman is leading a morning workshop. (A14) Understanding Dyslexia & Improving Student Success.
Megan Potente is leading an afternoon workshop, (B2) Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia
More details to follow. http://www.alamedaspedpsg.org/
EdRev Expo is an annual event with a unique focus on the 1 in 5 students with learning and attention differences, often compounded by anxiety and depression. Now entering its 11th year, EdRev Expo combines education sessions, resources and consultations with a celebratory community day at the ballpark. It is the only event of its kind that brings together the whole community—students, parents, educators and professionals—to share experiences and resources, and make new connections.
Don’t miss these sessions on dyslexia!
