This professional development workshop is designed specifically for educators who are required to fulfill two hours of instruction on screening, intervention, accommodations, and the use of technology for students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia. The comprehensive nature of this workshop will provide educators with an in-depth analysis of dyslexia, its effects on learning, and classroom strategies using evidence-based interventions. It will focus on early identification of the disorder by recognizing key features, diagnosis based on specific areas of assessment, and research-based instructional methodologies to increase reading skills. Participants will have access to a host of technology and educational resources to assist them in providing help to struggling readers.
Dyslexia Literacy for Pre-Literate Students
Develop an understanding of the definition of dyslexia and the updated New Jersey schools’ legislation that highlights the identification of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Receive a cursory overview of assessment practices, intervention implementation, and available technology for pre-literate students with low cognition. Strategies to help teachers align goals to the New Jersey standards in reading will be covered.
Dyslexia, An Occupational Therapist's Perspective on how we can Support Students
Dyslexia is a specific neurobiological learning disability that is defined as a deficit in the phonological component of language. It challenges word recognition, decoding, reading, spelling, and writing. Participants will gain an understanding of the role occupational therapists can play in supporting children who are dyslexic in terms of developing related skills.
Dyslexia, An Occupational Therapist's Perspective on how we can Support Students
Dyslexia is a specific neurobiological learning disability that is defined as a deficit in the phonological component of language. It challenges word recognition, decoding, reading, spelling, and writing. Participants will gain an understanding of the role occupational therapists can play in supporting children who are dyslexic in terms of developing related skills.