SPECIAL EDUCATION
3/14/24 - The neuropsychology of reading disorders
MARCH 14, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Target Audience: School Psychologists, Reading Interventions, Administrators, Intervention Specialists, General Education Specialists
This workshop will examine reading from a brain-based educational perspective, and
discuss current literacy trends in the United States. The primary focus of the presentation will
be to differentiate “dyslexia” from other reading disorders, as well as to classify developmental
reading disorders into four distinct subtypes. There will be a discussion matching each reading
disorders’ subtype with scores of evidence-based interventions. The use of a neuropsychological
paradigm to discuss multiple facets of the reading process including phonemic proficiency and
awareness, phonological processing, orthographic processing, working memory, and executive
functioning will be featured. Lastly, the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) battery, a diagnostic
educational assessment designed to examine the underlying cognitive and linguistic processes
that supports proficient reading skills, will be introduced. Specific learning objectives include:
1) Examine current literacy rates in the United States and the prevalence rate of
dyslexia.
2) Introduce a brain-based educational model of reading by examining specific neural
circuits that underscore phonological development, orthographic development,
and reading comprehension skills.
3) Discuss four subtypes of reading disabilities, and link scores of evidenced-based
interventions and relevant classroom strategies to address each subtype.
4) Discuss the differences between a traditional achievement test versus a diagnostic
achievement test, and introduce the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) as a
more viable means to both diagnose and remediate subtypes of reading disorders.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Presenter: Dr. Steven G Feiffer
Event Fee: $Free - LC District Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
4/11/24 - parent night
APRIL 11, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Target Audience: Pre-K - Grade 12+ families of students with disabilities
Join us for an informational parent night!
We will provide childcare and dinner so you can concentrate of receiving important information.
Topics:
Organize Your IEP Binder (Please bring all IEP paperwork with- Binders to be provided)
Legal Supported Decision Making by Lawyer Derek L. Graham
Know Your Procedural Safeguards
Understanding Preschool to Kindergarten Transition
Essentials to Your Child's High School Transition Plan
Navigating Service Providers (OOD and DODD)
All sessions are 20 minutes long, except for legal which will be an hour. Come to one session or come to many!
Location: Open Door Christian School, 8287 W. Ridge Rd., Elyria
Facilitator: Danille Holztrager
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
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INFORMATION NIGHT - IN-PERSON
NOV 29, 2023 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Presentation begins at 6:00
LOCATION: Mercy Hospital, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain
INFORMATION NIGHT - VIA ZOOM
JAN 10, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | ZOOM LINK: https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/4247428575
APPLICATION PACKETS ARE DUE
JAN 31, 2024
SKILLS DAY
MAR 8, 2024 | TIME IS TBD
LOCATION: Mercy Hospital, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain
GRADUATION
MAY 30, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Mercy Hospital, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain