Wednesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 16 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)

Dyslexia: Understanding the Most Common Learning Disability

This 15-hour, interactive course will examine the unique neurobiological profile and cognitive characteristics of dyslexia. From early identification to appropriate accommodations, this course will provide an overview of dyslexia by exploring key issues: neurobiological markers, indicators by developmental range, elements of effective intervention, characteristics of a dyslexia friendly classroom, socio-emotional supports, and designing an effective 504 Plan.

Engaging, participant-focused activities will bring the content to life, helping each participant internalize the information for transference to his or her practice upon return to the classroom. Interactive activities interlaced throughout the two-day course include mini presentations of cognitive-linguistic characteristics, student case studies, identifying a suite of strategies for a particular learning environment, sorting developmental indicators by grade levels, and experiencing dyslexia through reading and writing simulations.

Course Objectives: Understanding the Most Common Learning Disability

• Each participant will understand and be able to describe the typical neurobiological profile of dyslexia
• Each participant will understand and be able to explain the cognitive-linguistic correlates of dyslexia
• Each participant will complete a case study and outline a profile of strengths and weaknesses for a fictional student
• Each participant will understand the key features of and differences between screening for dyslexia and evaluating for dyslexia to provide a diagnosis
• Each participant will understand and be able to categorize indicators of dyslexia by developmental range
• Each participant will understand the key socio-emotional supports critical to the success of students with dyslexia
• Each participant will experience a simulation of what individuals with dyslexia experience when they read or write
• Each participant will understand and be able to provide an overview of the essential components of effective intervention for individuals with dyslexia
• Each participant will understand the fundamental characteristics of a dyslexia-friendly classroom
• Each participant will identify a suite of dyslexia-friendly strategies for his/her specific learning environment
• Each participant will understand and be able to delineate appropriate accommodations for dyslexia

Course Requirements

Active participation
Complete all in-course activities
Read and apply two-tone highlighting to Dr. Sally Shaywitz’s article; return Shaywitz reflection on Day

Participant Evaluation
To Pass the participant will complete the following:

Engage in discussions and all in-course activities through individual and/or collaborative work

Complete all in-course activities through individual and/or collaborative work

Complete the Shaywitz reflection for Day 2

Presenter: Elizabeth Hoksbergen, Ed.S; Certified in the Wilson Reading System; Certified as a Dyslexia Practitioner by the International Dyslexia Association; Board Member of Decoding Dyslexia Iowa; Executive Director of Apples of Gold Center for Learning

$60 PEI member, $100 non-member – 1 licensure renewal credit.

 Minimum enrollment of 10 required.  Maximum enrollment of 30.

Cancellations due to low class enrollment, full refund will be issued
Student initiated cancellation 72 hours prior to course, $10 cancellation fee
Student initiated cancellation less than 72 hours prior to course, non-refundable

Course Registration

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