Events

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.

Apr
24
Sat
“Our Misguided Attempts to Teach Reading: What We Learned (and Unlearned)” @ Virtual
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:15 pm

IDA NorCal is thrilled to host this 3-hour Workshop by two respected Bay Area leaders in reading instruction and research. This workshop will deepen participants’ understanding of fluency and the science of reading and will cover the following content:

  • contrast the MSV model of instruction (common in Balanced Literacy materials) with the Four-Part Processing Model (aligned with the science of reading)
  • unpack the shifts necessary to transition from Balanced Literacy to evidence based instruction
  • explore reading fluency; how its acquired, taught, and assessed

Presented by:

Margaret Goldberg currently teaches first grade in a Title 1 school in Oakland, California. She previously served the district in a variety of roles including Early Literacy Lead, site-based literacy coach, and reading interventionist. Her work leading a grant-funded project to align reading instruction with reading research was featured in the APM Reports documentary At a Loss for Words. She is the co-founder of The Right to Read Project, a group of teachers, researchers, and activists committed to the pursuit of equity through literacy. Her writing is published on The Right to Read Project blog and on Reading Rockets.

 

 

Lani Mednick is currently the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Ascend, a TK-8th grade Title 1 school in Oakland, California. She was previously a teacher of students in TK-6th, a reading interventionist, and an Early Literacy Lead of a grant-funded Early Literacy Cohort in Oakland Unified (with Margaret). She has supported district leads, principals, coaches, teachers and tutors in systematically bringing reading research to practice in classrooms – keeping student outcomes at the center. She joined The Right to Read Project because she firmly believes that learning to read is a civil right and works to give as many students equitable access to this right. You can hear her in podcasts, such as the APM Reports documentary At a Loss for Words and Amplify’s Science of Reading Podcast.

 

 

IDA NorCal Members:  $30
Non Members: $40
(Join IDA NorCal)

Who should attend this workshop:

  • General Education / Special Education Teachers
  • Literacy Specialists / Coaches
  • Administrators
  • Teaching Credentialing Candidates
  • Parents / Caregivers
Nov
3
Wed
Barton, Orton-Gillingham, Slingerland – Oh My! Dyslexia and Understanding the Ins and Outs of Interventions @ Online
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

November 3, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn from an expert about Dyslexia and what interventions really work. Emma will show us what Barton, Orton-Gillingham and Slingerland interventions should look like and the science behind how they work. Learn the similarities and differences of these 3 major literacy programs and methodologies to decide if one is right for your child or student.

Emma Elizalde is the past President of NorCal International Dyslexia Association. She currently works as a Reading Specialist at Town School for Boys in San Francisco. She also has a private practice where she works with students who have language-based challenges. She previously worked as a 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher at North Bridge Academy. She holds a Certificate in Education Therapy from Holy Names University, a Master’s in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Mount Holyoke College.

Jan
28
Sat
How to Read an IEP Webinar @ Zoom
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

English Eventbrite  registration and info
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  • Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the special education process?
  • Are you interested in learning how to understand your child’s IEP to ensure it is appropriate for their individual needs?
  • Please join us for a free virtual presentation by an education advocate from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) followed by a Q&A session with an expert panel comprised of special education attorneys and advocates regarding serving students with dyslexia in special education in California.

The dyslexia-focused presentation will include a detailed walk-through of important sections of an Individual Education Program (IEP) document. This critical legal roadmap serves many purposes in meeting the needs of students in special education. The presentation will also touch on students with Section 504 plans.

Following the presentation, there will be a dyslexia-focused panelist Q&A with expert special education attorneys and advocates. This portion of the webinar will cover commonly asked questions regarding special education students with dyslexia under California law. There will be an opportunity for webinar participants to submit questions to the panelists (note that all answers provided should not be considered legal advice).

During the webinar, Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA) will provide information of some of their favorite special education resources for parents, caregivers and educators.

Feb
4
Sat
Experience Dyslexia Interactive Simulation – hosted by Stellar Academy for Dyslexics @ Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The goal of this immersive simulation is to increase public awareness of the challenges & difficulties experienced by those with dyslexia.