Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar series
In this Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar series, you'll learn how to catch students at risk for reading difficulties and dyslexia, before they fall behind.
Hear from experts in early literacy and dyslexia, leaving each webinar with a valuable set of answers and actionable tools to support your most vulnerable students in becoming accomplished readers.
Each webinar presentation will be approximately 45–60 minutes long.
New dyslexia screening laws and what you need to know about them
Presented by: Julia Gonzales, Amplify, joined by researchers from the University of Oregon's Center on Teaching and Learning
Learn about the latest dyslexia policy trends sweeping the country and how to implement seamless universal screening that identifies and supports students at risk for dyslexia.
Dyslexia misconceptions and how to combat them
Monday, October 22, 2 p.m. EST
Presented by: Emily Lutrick, Dyslexia Coordinator at Allen ISD (Texas) and Amplify advisor
Can you separate dyslexia fact from fiction? Join us to dig into the common misconceptions about dyslexia and learn how educators can combat dyslexia untruths to help at-risk students succeed.
From the cortex to the classroom
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Strom, New York University
From an early literacy researcher, learn how to apply the brain science behind learning to read to unlock more effective foundational skills strategies that support all students.