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October 2020
Exhibit: Beautiful Minds, Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage Exhibit
In “Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage”, explore the successes of those who think and thought outside the box when faced with the challenges of dyslexia and learn about some of the tools and resources for diagnosis and pathways to success. Learn how the right and left sides of the brain are engaged and what is more prominent with you. Get a hands-on approach to mirror writing and blind contour drawing on a life-size acrylic canvas. Listen to…
Find out more »December 2020
WRS Introductory Course
WRS Introductory Course Trainer: Shari Barr & Dianne Hobbs This workshop optionally offers graduate credit through Fitchburg State University (FSU). Should you choose to earn credit, you will apply directly with FSU, but only upon completion of the workshop. Learn more about applying for graduate credit Description This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) 4th Edition curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification. Over three consecutive days (16.5 hours), this course examines how…
Find out more »IDA Austin Annual Meeting (virtual)
Our annual meeting will be virtual this year. Please email us if you would like a link to join the meeting on December 1.
Find out more »WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING – Virtual Instructor-Led Course
INTENSIVE READING INTERVENTION: WILSON READING SYSTEM (WRS) for Grades 2-12 & Adults The WRS provide an overview of the Wilson Reading System 4th Edition curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification, which makes one eligible for the Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) credential. This course addresses the process of identifying appropriate students; WRS principles of instruction; and an introduction to the systematic, explicit, and integrated instruction in phonology, morphology, and orthography. The Wilson Reading System® is an…
Find out more »Executive Functioning Skills: The Gateway for Learning
This course defines Executive Functioning Skills and explains why they are so important for success in learning and in life. The course will cover the cognitive science of Executive Functioning and practical strategies for both the classroom and for EF coaching. To register for this training: https://www.maycenter.org/teacher-training Cost is $50 and will be delivered via Zoom.
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