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.

Sep
8
Fri
Chartwell School and the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators: Teacher/Tutor Training For Dyslexia and Literacy @ Chartwell School
Sep 8 @ 8:30 am – Sep 23 @ 5:00 pm

Orton-Gillingham is a research based sequential, multisensory method proven effective for over 80 years. The 32 hour course achieves the Classroom Educator certification to prepare teachers for implementing the Orton-Gillingham approach.

The 4 day training, totaling 32 hours, will be held on the following dates:

  • Friday, September 8th
  • Saturday, September 9th
  • Friday, September 22nd
  • Saturday, September 23rd
  • 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Course will be taught by Nancy Redding, M.Ed, a Fellow-In-Training with the Association of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Topics Include

  • Dyslexia and related reading disorders
  • Stages of reading development in children
  • Rationale of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • Phonology and phonological awareness
  • Basic and intermediate phonics for reading and spelling
  • The motor component and the writing process
  • General history of the English language and beginningmorphology
  • The lesson plan and teaching materials
  • Assessment and diagnostic-prescriptive teaching

About Nancy Redding:

Nancy Redding, M.Ed. is a Fellow-In-Training with AOGPE. Shehas 40 years of experience with OG, both in academic therapywith students of all ages, and in conducting teacher training.She has been a learning specialist at the elementary, highschool and community college levels. Nancy is the co-author ofPatterns for Success, an OG based reading and spelling programdesigned as a supplement to OG instruction. She has presentedat numerous workshops and conferences, and is active inInternational Dyslexia Association, both at the local and nationallevels.

The Registration Fee includes two Training Manuals. Lunch isprovided. You will need to bring some supplies for note takingand organizing information. A list of required readings andsupplies is provided upon registration.

This 4 day training does not provide a practicum, which isrequired to complete the Classroom Educator certification fromAOGPE; the practicum will be arranged separately for thosedesiring certification.

What is the Academy of Orton-GillinghamPractitioners and Educators?

The express purposes of the Academy are to:

  • Establish and maintain professional and ethical standardsfor practitioners and educators of the Orton-GillinghamApproach for the treatment of dyslexia.
  • Certify individuals who have demonstrated competence aspractitioners and educators of the Orton-GillinghamApproach
  • Accredit programs train Orton-Gillingham practitioners andeducators.
  • Accredit, in schools, clinics, and summer programs, Orton-Gillingham instruction that meets Academy standards.
  • Sponsor, promote and undertake research relevant toOrton-Gillingham instruction and disseminate the results ofsuch research.
  • Promote public awareness of the needs of children andadults with dyslexia, and of the Orton- Gillingham Approachfor the treatment of dyslexia.
  • Visit the AOGPE website: www.ortonacademy.org

For additonal information call Chartwell School at 394-3468 option 4

Oct
21
Sat
Using the CTOPP-2 to Assess Phonological Processing for Reading Disability/Dyslexia Evaluations @ Chan Family Health Science Learning Center, PHS 110-111
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Speech-Language Pathology Continuing Education Course: Using the CTOPP-2 to Assess Phonological Processing for Reading Disability/Dyslexia Evaluations

Speech-Language Pathology alumni and friends are invited to this special Homecoming weekend continuing education program. During this three-hour program, speaker Richard “Rick” K. Wagner, PhD, a professor of psychology at Florida State University, will dispel old myths and present new truths about dyslexia, followed by a brief review of the just-released California dyslexia guidelines. Then, use of the CTOPP-2 for assessing phonological processing in the context of reading disability/dyslexia evaluations will be covered.

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance and a continental breakfast.
RSVP by October 18

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues.

Participants are invited to stay on campus and attend other Homecoming activities. For a complete listing of events visit: pacific.edu/homecoming

 

Feb
8
Thu
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference @ Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

A one day, hands-on, special education workshop designed to meet the needs of parents and professionals serving children and teens with disabilities. Perfect for educators, healthcare providers, advocates and attorneys. This program is not disability or state specific.

For more information (parking, accommodations etc): http://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/18.02.ca.htm

Each ticket includes:

  • Wrightslaw book set ($63 value) – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs
  • Sandwich lunches and all-day tea/coffee bar

Early Bird Discounts until January 7, 2018*

*Early Bird registrants will also receive emailed pdf copies of Wrightslaw Special Education Law, 2nd Ed. and Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2016 which retail for $29.95.

Nov
8
Thu
DYSLEXIA – UNDERSTANDING LEGAL ISSUES and TOOLS FOR SUCCESS @ Prentice School
Nov 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SPEAKER:  Michael E. Jewell, an Orange County attorney who practices educational law

Mr. Jewell will discuss special education law, learning disabilities, dyslexia and AB 1369 and how these impact students and schools.

This is a free event, but we would appreciate it you would please register in advance.

Downloadable Flyer

Mar
21
Thu
Learning While Black in SFUSD @ African American Art and Culture Complex
Mar 21 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Downloadable Flyer

Jul
20
Sat
Family Computer Coding Class @ Santa Rosa Christian Church
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

We are very excited to have John Rodrigues, author of “High School Dropout to Harvard,” here to teach a family coding day. John is the Executive Director of ThinkLexic, a non-profit organization serving the dyslexia community with programs, advocacy and policy. John has a masters degree in learning disability education and is a popular speaker in the dyslexia community.

The class is open to students from kindergarten to 8th grade, siblings and teachers are welcome to attend.

Suggested Donation:

$15 per student participant (Kindergarten to 8th grade)

$20 per teacher (will receive a copy of the lesson plan)

$5 per observing adult

All proceeds go to the non-profit, ThinkLexic.

Decoding Dyslexia CA’s Sonoma County Parents Support Group is pleased to host this event. We are a group of parents and educators who meet monthly to share resources and empower each other as we support children with dyslexia and other learning differences.

We hope you can attend this fun family day!