IDA's mission is to create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need. GA.DyslexiaIDA.org
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In this Issue
- Early Intervention Expert Webinar March 31
- IDA's 2021 Webinar Series April 14 and 28
- Dyslexia Dash October 16
- IDA-GA Scholarships and Grants for Educators
- Monthly Support Group for Adults
- IDA-GA YouTube Channel (and other on-demand resources)
- Participants Needed for UGA Study
- Important SB 48 and SB 47 Legislative Updates
- Summer Camps and Programs
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Early Intervention Matters!
March 31 at 6:30 pm
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Dyslexia: The Science and Practice of Early Intervention |
Join us for a free live-webinar event offered by the Schenck School with support from IDA-GA, The Dyslexia Resource, the Georgia Department of Education, LiteracyHow (a nonprofit providing professional development for teachers on how to apply the Science of Reading), and brainLENS (Hoeft Laboratory for Learning Engineering and Neural Systems).
Our speakers will be Fumiko Hoeft, MD, Ph.D, and Margie B. Gillis, Ed.D.
Caitlin M. Dooley, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at the Georgia Department of Education and Professor of Education at Georgia State University will serve as the event facilitator.
Space is limited.
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IDA-GA's FREE Webinar Series Continues
April 14 & April 28, 7 pm
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IDA-GA will host in April the final two Wednesday webinars in the 2021 IDA-GA Dyslexia Knowledge Series. The goal these webinars is to inform and enlighten teachers, administrators, other education professionals, parents, and policymakers about dyslexia and the science of reading. Thanks to your support during the Dyslexia Dash season and additional support from sponsors for this series, IDA-GA is offering this at no cost to those who wish to attend. |
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Across the US there has been an increase in the passage of dyslexia legislation, including stipulations for educator training. This webinar will provide resources to help educators better understand dyslexia training programs and help determine the most appropriate training path for them. The webinar will also help parents evaluate the dyslexia training used by local education agencies and/or tutors. |
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For nearly 20 years, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) has led the field in understanding and addressing reading development, assessment, instruction, and intervention. Learn more from Dr. Nicole Patten Terry, Director for FCRR and Deputy Director of the Regional Education Lab - Southeast at FSU, about how FCRR harnesses the power of research, innovation, and engagement to ensure that all children learn to read. |
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Registrants may submit questions when registering. Attendees are also invited to submit questions during the event. There will be a 30-minute Q&A following each presentation. IDA-GA will provide Certificates of Attendance for anyone who would like documentation of attendance.
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Thank you to our schools and educational organizations for their support of this webinar series. It is with their continued support that we are able to offer not only scholarship and grant opportunities but also events like this that are free and open to all those interested in learning more about dyslexia and effective interventions. |
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Save the Date for the 2021 Dyslexia Dash |
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Hooray! The 2021 Dash is ON!
Registration opens May 3.
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Monthly Support Group for Adults with Dyslexia |
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“Friendship…is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too? I thought that no one but myself…'” — C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
We know community matters! IDA Arizona is in the beginning stages of starting a Support Group for Adults with Dyslexia. Because this group will be meeting virtually, adults with dyslexia from all across the United States are invited.
If you are interested in joining the group, complete this Information Form. If you know of someone who might benefit from this type of group, please share this information and survey link.
Who:
For individuals 18+ with dyslexia, but will be inclusive to all learning differences.
What/Why:
Support Group - a live monthly chat for adults living with dyslexia to connect, learn from each other, and share resources
When/Where:
Every third Thursday from 7-8 pm via Zoom.
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IDA Georgia Adds YouTube Channel |
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The link to this YouTube channel can be found on IDA Georgia's Topics of Interest Library - The Science of Dyslexia and Literacy page. We have created this page to provide expert answers to frequently asked questions as well as answers to questions you didn't know you needed to ask. The Topics of Interest Library has links to articles and videos and other trusted sources for resource libraries.
In addition, IDA-GA now has a page dedicated to Resources for Decodable Texts. Many of the readers are free to download. Read why the use of decodable texts with beginning and struggling readers is important.
Look for frequent updates to our IDA Georgia website!
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Participants Needed for UGA Research Study Investigating Diagnostic Practices for Dyslexia |
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Who? If your child has been tested for dyslexia, please consider participating in this study. Hannah Krimm from the UGA Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education is the principal investigator.
What's involved? Parents submit a copy of the testing report and fill out a brief demographic and educational history form. All identifying information is removed from the report, and an ID code will be assigned. Participants receive $25.
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Legislative Updates SB 48 |
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- The State Board of Education will meet tomorrow (March 25) to discuss a proposed rule change that relates to the Dyslexia Law. A concern is that the change does not include specific information on identification and acceptable, evidence-based interventions for students at the end of the identification process.
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- The Senate approved HB81 with a line item of $1.6 Million to fund SB48. This keeps SB 48 from being an unfunded mandate. Now HB81 goes back to the House.
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- SB47, the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship legislation passed out of the House Committee, by substitute, in a bi-partisan 11-5 vote. SB 47 requires Georgia’s scholarship program to grant money not only to students who have individualized education plans but also to students with accommodation plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act and students with a diagnosis of a specific disability. It is now on the calendar for a House vote tomorrow (March 25).
For more information, including what you can do:
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Camps and Programs
Summer 2021
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Help us help others by letting us know about 2021 summer camps and programs that offer an opportunity for students to connect with one another while receiving Structured Literacy instruction.
Email us at info@idaga.org and include SUMMER 2021 in the subject line. Thank you for your assistance in helping us help others! |
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INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION GEORGIA
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