What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.
Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
This definition was adopted by the IDA Board of Directors on Nov 12, 2002 and is included in Chapter 14 of Title 6A of the New Jersey Administrative Code.
Click to learn more about the Early Warning Signs of Dyslexia.
Brain imaging research has revealed anatomical and functional differences in typically developing readers and in children and adults with dyslexia.
Image from the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (www.dyslexia.yale.edu)
Click to learn more about Dyslexia and the Brain.
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Parents Free Live Event this Sat Jan 9th!
Register at: embracedyslexiaseries.com/registration/
Embrace Dyslexia At Home: Parents Take Action this Saturday, January 9, 2021 starting at 10 am.
Five experts, including DD-NJ’s own Norma Francullo, will share current research and provide best practices and valuable tips around:
1. How to work with your child's school to get appropriate, effective services;
2. How to support your child's social and emotional wellbeing;
3. How to effectively advocate for your child's specific needs;
4. How to build a stronger relationship with your child;
And More!
>> For Parents of HS & College Students <<
Jan 9th at 12:00pm ... Elizabeth Hamblet is hosting a one-time-only FREE presentation of her most-popular talk on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition.
The free talk will be available via her FB group for parents. It will only be viewable in her group (make sure you answer the group joining questions to be admitted to the group).
This event will not be recorded for later viewing.
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The NJ Branch of IDA presents WIFFT! Winter Institute Food for Thought Virtual Conference
Saturday, February 6, 2021
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
A full line up of excellent online sessions! Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-institute-food-for-thought-2021-tickets-133621823471
Winter Institute Food for Thought 2021
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Low-cost VIRTUAL seminars for a great cause!Check out the recording of Neuropsychological or Language/Literacy Assessment: Which One is Right for my Child? webinar, which is available for on-demand viewing. You will compare common neuropsychological vs. language/literacy assessment batteries, discuss assessment components relevant to intervention and why remediation goals should be a vital part of every assessment, and more. Presenter is Tatyana Elleseff, MA, CCC-SLP, of Smart Speech Therapy LLC.
www.smartspeechtherapy.com/blog/
"DPI has found several districts, including Wake and Bladen counties and the agency itself, not to be in compliance with federal requirements....The changes come after Literacy Moms N.C. filed 18 complaints against the state and individual school systems accusing them of not being in compliance with the Child Find provisions in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act."
greensboro.com/news/local/education/dyslexic-advocacy-group-forces-n-c-changes-schools-ordered-to...
Dyslexic advocacy group forces N.C. changes. Schools ordered to do more to help kids.
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Wake County school system have been ordered to make changes that advocates hope will improve services for children withIf your district is telling you they cannot evaluate or complete testing for students suspected of having a disability, please know the New Jersey Department of Education says this:
3. Are districts required to comply with initial evaluation/ triennial reevaluation timelines even if the district is beginning the school year with all-remote instruction?
Yes. The requirements for timelines and activities related to referral, identification, and evaluation remain in effect. Therefore, districts must complete evaluations/reevaluations within the timelines set forth by law and regulations even if the district is delivering solely remote instruction....
Read more here www.nj.gov/education/reopening/faqs/#sped
Happening in one hour -- details below!Join The Reading League's Coffee and Tea with the NRP on Saturday, December 19th 9-10 AM as we conclude the paired study between the National Reading Panel and The Reading League's September/October Journal: Report of the National Reading Panel: 20 Years Later
The Reading League Pennsylvania will facilitate the discussion on Teacher Education.
Joining us will be an esteemed panel of representatives from higher education colleges/universities.
Zoom details here:
Meeting ID: 849 3058 3317
Passcode: 111558
Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/84930583317?pwd=K3NNUHZ1c2ZIbTRrcC95c3gyZDNzdz09&fbclid=IwAR1ovy8JpXQA2Mw2VJaWj...
“The vast majority of students with low reading achievement have preventable problems: with explicit, evidence-based instruction, they would learn to read.” ~ from a great piece [long read] by Sharon Vaughn and Jack M. Fletcher in the new issue of American Educator.
www.aft.org/ae/winter2020-2021/vaughn_fletcher
Identifying and Teaching Students with Significant Reading Problems
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“No child is born a reader; all children in literate societies have to be taught to read.”Is literacy being talked about in your communities? Do you have links to video of BOE meetings or public events where this is coming up? Emily Hanford is looking for examples of reading instruction being discussed at school board meetings or in other public forums. DM @ehanford or send an email to ehanford@apmreports.org.
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
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For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...Parents, have you wondered what your next step should be when you and school don't agree? Try Wrightslaw 's nifty pop-up tool and you will learn:
* Strategies to resolve disagreements
* Steps to take if you disagree with the school
* Options you have if unable to resolve disputes
www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.disputes.popup.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Uvkogovp4xg02SCbdWK74FSxKhVE5_ad0v4RuN...
Resolving Parent-School Disputes Pop-Up Tool - Wrightslaw.com
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Answers to 12 frequently asked questions about how to resolve parent-school disagreements and disputes.
