Tuesday, November 27, 2012

ADA Landmark Case


Watch a short interview about a landmark case involving ADA and dyslexia.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Dyslexia International- Free courses offered

Dyslexia International, a non-governmental organization in partnership UNESCO offers free, quality courses and resources that are selected and updated by practicing teachers and experts in literacy and reading difficulties. 
 Dyslexia International promotes free and fair education and equal opportunities for those who struggle with reading and writing by making teacher training the priority.

Over 700 million people have reading difficulties that put them at risk of life-long illiteracy and social exclusion.  This e-Campus offers the means to address this situation – to raise literacy levels and reduce marginalization. 

For more information about Dyslexia International and the courses they offer, visit their web site:www.dyslexia-international.org

Thursday, October 11, 2012

FREE Dyslexia Presentation

FREE Dyslexia Presentation

Featuring Susan Barton, a leading dyslexia expert.

Monday, October 29, 2012
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Hillsboro Church of Christ
155 West Walnut St.
Hillsboro, OH 45133

Attendees must register at:
hillsboro.eventbrite.com

For more information, contact:
Jill Benkiel
937-393-1752
joy.polstra@eastclinton.org

Susan Barton founded Bright Solutions for Dyslexia in 1998, to educate parents and teachers on dyslexia and assist them with finding the appropriate resources and support.

Susan is trained in seven different Orton-Gillingham based programs and teaches graduate-level courses through the University of San Diego.  In 2009, Susan was inducted into the International Dyslexia Association's Hall of Honor for her work and dedication in the field of dyslexia.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Dyslexia Tool Kit

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities  has published a Dyslexia Tool Kit designed to inform educators and parents of the latest research-based information available about dyslexia.

Be sure to visit www.ncld.org to sign up to receive a FREE copy of the the Dyslexia Tool Kit.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

OH School Districts Chosen for Dyslexia Pilot Project

Eight OH schools were recently chosen to participate in a pilot project beginning this fall that will evaluate the effectiveness of early screening(in kindergarten) and research-based reading intervention programs for children showing signs of dyslexia.

This pilot project was created through House Bill 96, enacted last December.

The districts selected to participate are:

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Celina City in Mercer County
Cleveland Arts Social Science Academy in Cuyahoga County
Edison Local in Jefferson County
Indian Creek Local in Jefferson County
Medina City in Medina County
Shawnee Local in Allen County
Trimble Local in Athens County

For more information about this project, contact these local districts or the Ohio Department of Education Office of Exceptional Children


Getting Your Child Back Into The Learning Groove

From LD.org, National Center for Learning Disabilities, read practical tips and resources for getting your child back into the learning groove.


Monday, August 13, 2012