PPT-Dyslexia in PA – The Battle over the “D” Word

Margaret Peg Kay EdD Psychologist amp Educational Advocate Millersville University February 8 2020 3PM Breakout Session PA Regulations Chapter 14 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA and . The Principal’s Guide. Dr. Kathleen J. Brown. University of Utah Reading Clinic. January 23-24, 2014. www.uurc.org. k. athleen.brown@utah.edu. 1. What Causes Reading Difficulties?. . Reading . Difficulties are. UCONN Critical Issues in Dyslexia Conference. Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and . 1. Specific Learning Disabilities. Under IDEA, “Specific Learning Disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. Specific learning disability does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of mental retardation, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.” (34 C.F.R. Section 300.8(c)(10. Parent Workshop . Thursday 29. th. September. 5pm – 6pm . Aspects of dyslexia and literacy-related difficulties. 1) Famous dyslexic. 2) . How does it feel to be dyslexic?. 3) Perceptions. 4) What is dyslexia?. Parents’ Meeting. Wednesday 29. th. January 2014. What is Dyslexia?. . Specific Learning . Difficulty. The most common special educational need found in schools. .. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, as there are no clear cut off points.. and . Educators Need to Know. University of utah reading clinic. . Dr. Kathleen J. Brown. www.uurc.org. 801-265-3951. Take This to the Bank: . Good readers take in almost every word on the page. They recognize words at sight. With an unfamiliar word, they use spelling patterns to quickly chunk the word by syllable.. Can Do. University of utah reading clinic. . Dr. Kathleen J. Brown. www.uurc.org. 801-265-3951. Dyslexia Basics. Dys = abnormal; not in a positive way . (Greek). Lex = word . (. Greek). Misconceptions (e.g., see backwards, words jump on the page, colored lenses, marching, eye training). and Depression. Mark Le . Messurier. for GENERATION NEXT. Understanding the unique health and wellbeing challenges facing our young people and how they can be . met. This presentation is . for . the kids who set off to school intending to learn to read and write, but falter because of . Insert Date. Insert contact information. Agenda. Overview of Dyslexia. Dyslexia simulations. Should we be concerned?. The Problems . From 5. th. grade on, students are expected to read 10,000 new words each year in their texts (. Kim Stuckey. Kim.Stuckey@dese.mo.gov. Learning Intentions. Debunking . myths . Defining Dyslexia. Review mandates and requirements. Debunking the Myths. Myth. : People with dyslexia see letters or words backwards. . Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and . Should Know!. Humble ISD. Revised and Presented by. Gloria Parker. . I thought I would . have to teach my child . about the world. It turns . out, I have to teach the world about my child.” . Other Reading Disorders. Education Reform Agenda. December 2008 - Christie outlined a package of reforms to make teacher effectiveness and student achievement the driving forces behind every policy and practice. RAISING AWARENESS OF DYSLEXIA AND WHAT SIGNS TO LOOK FOR . CREATING DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLS. STRATEGIES TO HELP WITH SUPPORTING PUPILS WITH DYSLEXIA . BY: SUE HOULT & HILARY BOHL .