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Learn how to increase your child’s self esteem, regardless of how unsupportive your child’s school environment is, in this step by step live six week video course for mothers of children 7-13 years old. THE COURSE WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7TH, AND END OCTOBER 19TH
There will be three live video workshops,that we call “classrooms”, as well as, self study videos every week, worksheets and supportive resources. If you cannot attend the live community workshops, you will get the recordings.
Let’s come together in community , and take a stand for our children’s future, happiness and wellbeing, as well as our own joy and ease as mothers.
This conference is designed for teachers, practitioners and parents to help them learn to identify, understand, and provide evidence-based teaching for students who have dyslexia and dyscalculia.Participants will learn the latest genetic studies as a basis for understanding current practices for assessment and intervention. The focus of these discussions will be for school-age students.
Conference Agenda
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Registration
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Neurological Differences in Dyslexia and Literacy
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Laurie Cutting, Ph.D.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
TDF’s Hans Christian Andersen Award Presentation & Break
2017 Recipient: To Be Announced
Issue Differences Among African-American Students
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Nicole Patton-Terry, Ph.D.
Dyslexia and English Language Learners: The Variations among Different Learners
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Penelope Collins, Ph.D.
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Foundation of Reading Acquisition and Dyslexia: Implications for Early Intervention
1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Barbara Wilson, M.Ed.
Closing Remarks
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Joan Mele-McCarthy, D.A., CCC-SLP
Come learn about Learning Tools that help with Dyslexia, hosted by Microsoft and Decoding Dyslexia CA
Dates:
Sunday, April 22nd 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday, April 24th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location:
Microsoft Store Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd. #860
San Diego, CA 92108
Level 2 near the food court (619) 849-5872
Registration:
Email sdms@microsoft.com to reserve your spot!
What you will learn:
-How the built in capabilities in Office 365 and Windows can enable learners of all abilities to improve reading and writing skills.
-Which inclusivity designed Learning Tools add benefits for those with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, as well as non-native speakers and emerging readers.
-How learning tools are built into:
- Word
- One Note
- Outlook
- Office Lens
- Edge Browser
Bring With You:
-We would like this to be a learning and sharing event for the community. Your student/ child is encouraged to bring their favorite technology and invited to share what assistive technology works for them!
Come learn about Learning Tools that help with Dyslexia, hosted by Microsoft and Decoding Dyslexia CA
Dates:
Sunday, April 22nd 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday, April 24th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location:
Microsoft Store Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd. #860
San Diego, CA 92108
Level 2 near the food court (619) 849-5872
Registration:
Email sdms@microsoft.com to reserve your spot!
What you will learn:
-How the built in capabilities in Office 365 and Windows can enable learners of all abilities to improve reading and writing skills.
-Which inclusivity designed Learning Tools add benefits for those with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, as well as non-native speakers and emerging readers.
-How learning tools are built into:
- Word
- One Note
- Outlook
- Office Lens
- Edge Browser
Bring With You:
-We would like this to be a learning and sharing event for the community. Your student/ child is encouraged to bring their favorite technology and invited to share what assistive technology works for them!