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President's Letter
Susan Hourihan, CALP
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Hello Branch Members,
A I write to you I am sitting outside on a sunny, breezy, beautiful summer day. I hope that you are enjoying this season by being with people you can have fun with and doing things that you like to do. All too soon many of us will be back in the hustle and bustle of the school atmosphere. By the time you read this newsletter, we will have had the New England Science of Reading School Leadership Summit with Natalie Wexler and Carol Tolman, co sponsored by Amplify and IDA-NNEA. Dr. Tolman and Natalie Wexler, Esq. are always engaging and knowledgeable speakers.
Many of you have attended our READ for Parents series offered the second Wednesday of each month. READ, an acronym for Research, Education, and Advocacy of Dyslexia, features a different guest expert sharing their knowledge for 60-90 minutes about one of the IDA fact sheets. We are thrilled to announce the addition of a new series beginning this fall entitled READ for Professionals. This webinar will be held on the alternating second Wednesday of the months from 7-8:30p.m. As the title indicates, this series will focus on information for the professionals. Whether you are new to teaching, a long-time educator, administrator, or someone looking for a syllabi aligned with the science of reading, there will be a wealth of information to share. We hope to offer CEU’s for these webinars. More information will be coming soon.
We are very excited to once again be offering a two-day conference on October 26 and 27. Last year we had over 1000 participants and we know this year’s event will be equally amazing!! Entitled Unraveling the Strands: Digging Deeper into the Science of Reading, we are hosting renowned speakers including Carol Tolman, Linnea Ehri, Louisa Moats, Mitchell Brookins, Charles Haynes, Jane Ashby, and Joan Sedita, Leslie Laud, Heidi Zollman and Nadine Gaab. These wonderful presenters will be discussing the different strands of the reading rope, weaving them together to support literacy outcomes. We will also screen the documentary Blame It on Gutenberg followed by a panel discussion. Registration is now open so beat the rush and reserve your tickets. Remember, the conference is virtual and recordings are available through December 2023.
Enjoy the rest of your summer,
Susan Hourihan, CALP
President
IDA-NNEA
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August Conference Reflections... | |
Amplify & IDA NNEA New England Leadership Summit | Hold a very well attended in-person conference at the Venue in Portsmouth NH in August. On August 3rd, literacy educators, leaders, and literacy supporters came together at the Venue to hear from literacy leaders and experts Carol Tolman, EdD and Natalie Wexler, JD. Cosponsored by IDA-NNEA and Amplify. | | | |
From Around the Region... | |
New Hampshire Offers Micro-Credentials | Choose Your Own Adventure? Take Charge of Your Own Learning You may have seen the NH Department of Education and Credentials Unlimited Announcement. New Hampshire educators now have another way to build literacy knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based practices in their classrooms. By earning a micro-credential, educators can enhance their own professional growth, improve their teaching technique and affect positive literacy development for students. | | | |
NH Department of Education's Bridging the Gap in the 603 Update | The NH Department of Education's Bridging the Gap in the 603: Pathways to Literacy Proficiency pilot sites have been selected! Participating sites include: Monroe Consolidated School (Monroe, NH) Strafford School (Strafford, NH) Thorntons Ferry Elementary School (Merrimack, NH). | | | |
New Dyslexia Screening & Initiative Requirements... | |
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Subject: Screening and Intervention for dyslexia and related disorders
Date issued: August 1, 2023
Legal Reference – HB 377 (2022-2023 Legislative Session) • RSA 200:59
| This Technical Advisory continues the New Hampshire Department of Education’s communication regarding new legislation which was passed during the 2022-2023 legislative session. HB 377 amends RSA 200:59, which pertains to screening and intervention for dyslexia and related disorders. This law becomes effective September 26, 2023. During the 2022-2023 legislative session, HB 377 was passed into law, which amends the screening requirements for dyslexia and related disorders as set forth in RSA 200:59 to be applicable to both public schools and chartered public schools. Screening Requirements—Public and Chartered Public Schools: | | | | | |
Announcing 2023 Annual Virtual Conference | |
Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN
Come join us as we delve deeper into the Science of Reading. You may have heard about the Simple View of Reading. You may have seen and heard about the famous graphic, the Reading Rope by Dr. Hollis Scarborough. Now, join us at this two-day virtual event as we delve deeper into these strands. With the knowledge and extensive background of our esteemed presenters, let's unravel and explore each one and discover evidenced based effective approaches.
Act now as our Early Bird Registration for this two-day event is only $75.00 through September 22, 2023!
Early Bird Registration:
Two Day Virtual Conference
The Virtual Conference experience provides LIVE presentations daily with recorded On-Demand access available through December 2023. Attendees can receive 10+ hours of professional development if they attend all the sessions.
Become a member of IDA-NNEA and help us to implement structured literacy for all students. Memberships range in price from FREE to $100 for professional membership. When your organization or school becomes an institutional member all staff attend for just $50!
Click here to preview the conference webpage which includes speakers, exhibitors, and the two-day agenda topics for this amazing, interactive conference!
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Annual International Dyslexia Association
Columbus, Ohio October 12-14, 2023.
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New Voices...
In this feature, IDA-NNEA Board Member Dorinne Dorfman, Ed. S., Ed. D., Orton-Gillingham Associate Level, interviews a young adult as well as adults working on their behalf. Sharing such stories offers inspiration and hope to the wider community as well as empowers the interviewees in the journey to address challenges and achieve goals.
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Interview with Kaya Miskinis | Kaya Miskinis is an eighth grader who loves to read. She lives in Epping, New Hampshire and attends a Montessori School. She is a cheerleader on an All-Stars team, but says that reading is really her big thing. Dorinne Dorfman (DD): Would you please tell us about yourself as a reader, writer, and learner? | | | |
Interview with Enosburgh Library | In this feature, IDA-NNEA Board Member Dorinne Dorfman, Ed. S. , Ed. D. , Orton-Gillingham Associate Level, interviews young people with dyslexia and adults working on their behalf. Sharing such stories offers inspiration and hope to the wider community as well as empowers the interviewees in the journey to address challenges and achieve goals. | | | | | |
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Why is Assessment Important?
by Stern Center for Language and Learning
| Assessment helps us understand why children do what they do, and maps out how we can better meet their unique needs. | | | |
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Hello Families!
IDA-NNEA is happy to continue a program we began in December 2020 called READ for Parents. READ stands for Research, Education, and Advocacy on Dyslexia.
We host free 60-90 minutes virtual webinars for parents and educators every other month focusing on a topic from the IDA Dyslexia Fact Sheets.
If you're not familiar with the fact sheets, be sure to check them out; they are current, relevant, and full of great information.
In addition to our board member panelists, each session includes a guest speaker with deep knowledge of the topic. See below to register for our free June Zoom webinar.
Upcoming READ for Parents
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October 11, 2023- Morphology with Dr. Deb Glaser
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December 13, 2023~Developmental Language Disorder with Shaun Ziegenfusz
- February 2024~Debunking Neuro-myths with Peggy Price, M.Ed. F/OGA
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Stern Center for Language and Learning
Dr. Melissa Farrall’s new course, Reading and Writing Assessments, helps educators assess reading, spelling, and writing, identify early signs of trouble, diagnose dyslexia and dysgraphia, and communicate test results to parents and other educators.
Assessment Course
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Join our IDA-NNEA team as we RUN for Reading. It's Virtual (unless you happen to be in the Atlanta area on October 21 and can run in person). We will be walking/ running/jogging a 5k for Literacy.
Upload and post your time in October. Swag will be sent to your home in late October.
IDA-NNEA benefits from your participation. Help us support scholarships and special events.
https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/9779
Team name: IDA-NNEA
If cannot run/walk/jog, please consider donating.
Every $ matters ~ Thank YOU Donors.
Your $$ help us support literacy for all.
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Orton Oaks
The Orton Oaks is a group of longstanding IDA members who have been important supporters of the organization for a minimum of 25 years. Through this long-term commitment they have contributed significantly to carrying out the mission of IDA and are, therefore, recognized through special membership status. The following individuals are members of the IDA -NNEA Branch from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Orton Oaks August 2023
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Come Join Your Colleagues
Come Join your colleagues, professionals, and those interested in literacy. Are you a service provider or organization? Special Rates are available.
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ONLINE INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
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2023 IDA-NNEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IDA-NNEA's Board of Directors consists of up to 17 individuals who serve on a volunteer basis for 2- or 3-year terms. Many previous Board Directors now serve on our Advisory Board providing guidance and assistance.
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2023 Board Officers:
President: Susan Hourihan, ME
Immediate Past President: Brenda Peters, NH
Vice President: Kristine Reilly, NH
Treasurer: Karyn Hubbard, ME
Secretary: Jennifer Cyr, ME
2023 Members at Large:
Nicole Chick, VT
Dorinne Dorfman, VT
Nancy Kring-Burns, NH
Brittany Lovejoy, VT
Elaine Miskinis, NH
Amy Phalon, ME
Andrea Pollock, NH
Abby Roy, VT
Brenda Warren, VT
Heidi Zollman, NH
Business Manager: Amy Catling, ME
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Advisory Board:
Jayne Beaton, NH
Bebe Casey, NH
Aileen Cormier, NH
Anne Eaton, NH
Anne Ehret, VT
Beth McClure, NH
Caryl Patten, MA
Michael Patten, MA
Melissa Farrall, VT
Claudia Golda-Dominguez, NH
Renee LeCain, Sandown, NH
Susan Morbey, NH
Shannon Dixon-Yandow, VT
Michelle Stinson, NH
Dale Vincent, NH
Jacqui Kelleher, VT
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