BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Dyslexia Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Dyslexia Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dyslexiaida.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Dyslexia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200702 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200417T162118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T190703Z UID:26837-1593561600-1593647999@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Scholarship Deadline DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/scholarship-deadline/ LOCATION:WI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pZZ4Z-120x120-e1587084394614-N8iIGv.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200601T220624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T160743Z UID:30278-1593561600-1594771200@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Project Read Teacher Training – REPORT FORM DESCRIPTION:Project Read® Report Form curriculum teaches students a systematic multisensory process for interacting\, analyzing\, systematizing\, classifying and organizing informational text for higher-level thinking and test-taking. \nDescription \n\nReport Form Process Guide teaches a process to analyze informational text and transfer knowledge to test-taking.\nGraphic organizers provided to assist students in systematizing non-fiction information.\n77 reading selections ranging in readability from grades 2-12.\nSuggested links to internet articles provided for supplementary reference.\nBreaks down test-taking anxiety by developing a richer comprehension of a variety of test questions.\nProvide a foundation for multi-curricula research and test-taking beyond the Language Arts classroom.\nAligns with state and national Common CORE standards.\nRecommended for 3rd grade to adult learners.\n\nThis is an online program and you have two weeks to watch the 5 hours of video.  There is a charge for registration and another for materials. \nFor more information and to register – CLICK HERE \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/project-read-teacher-training-report-form/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200711 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200411T185131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T000620Z UID:26335-1593993600-1594425599@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:LMB: LiPS Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:July 6-10\, 2020  8:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific Standard Time \n\n\n\nThis program develops phonemic awareness. Students learn to recognize how their mouths  the sounds of language. This kinesthetic feedback enables reading\, spelling\, and speech. \n*Lindamood-Bell is the only official provider endorsed by the authors of this produce program and offers the highest level of instructional quality and fidelity. \n\n\n\nDuring this workshop the  program steps are introduced\, modeled\, and practiced.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop includes:\n\n\nProgram Kit\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs)\nCredit options (learn more) \n\nCost:$995 \nRegistration will close two weeks prior to the workshop.   \nLiPs Course Objectives URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/lmb-lips-online-workshop-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG-6701-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200706T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200630T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T195118Z UID:31796-1594022400-1594400400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:2020 JULY ORTON-GILLINGHAM TEACHER/TUTOR TRAINING DESCRIPTION:CLASSROOM EDUCATOR COURSE\nJuly 6- 10\, 2020 \n8:30 am – 5:00 pm \nTrainer: Heidi Bishop \nCost: $900 \nPlease note: The July 2020 Classroom Educator course will be taught virtually via a blend of pre-recorded webinars and live Zoom sessions. \nParticipants in this 5-day (40-hour) course will be eligible for Classroom Educator Level certification from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). This course is a pre-requisite to the Associate Level Course (an additional 20 hours of instruction)\, which will be offered November 22-24. \nCertification (at either level) requires a practicum\, which may be arranged with instructor\, if desired. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/2020-july-orton-gillingham-teacher-tutor-training/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200630T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T195119Z UID:31797-1594108800-1595955600@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL SUMMER SERIES: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nCo-sponsored by IDALA and Wilson Language Training \nFacilitator: Nanci K. Shepardson M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P. Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training \nThis series will take place over the course of four interactive virtual presentations on the following Tuesdays in July: July 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2020. Presentations will occur from 9 am – 11 am PST. Registered participants will also receive access to a recording of each presentation. \nTopic sequence: \nJuly 7: A Review of the Research on Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nJuly 14: Empowering All Learners to Acquire a Digital Voice \nJuly 21: Using Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Tools to Facilitate Work Completion \nJuly 28: Technology Tools that Support Executive Functioning Skills \nChoose What You Pay: IDALA seeks to make this learning opportunity accessible to all members of our community. The Summer Assistive Technology Series uses a “Choose What You Pay” model to allow you to select the level at which you will contribute to this series. Proceeds will directly benefit IDALA’s grants and scholarships programs for teachers and schools serving students with reading difficulties in Los Angeles\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/virtual-summer-series-assistive-technology-for-students-with-dyslexia/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200630T233632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T000649Z UID:31803-1594112400-1595934000@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Los Angeles Branch of IDA – Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:  \nVirtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia\n \nCo-sponsored by IDALA and Wilson Language Training \nFacilitator: Nanci K. Shepardson M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P. Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training \nThis series will take place over the course of four interactive virtual presentations on the following Tuesdays in July: July 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2020. Presentations will occur from 9 am – 11 am PST. Registered participants will also receive access to a recording of each presentation. \nTopic sequence: \nJuly 7: A Review of the Research on Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nJuly 14: Empowering All Learners to Acquire a Digital Voice \nJuly 21: Using Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Tools to Facilitate Work Completion \nJuly 28: Technology Tools that Support Executive Functioning Skills \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee:\n\n$25\, $50\, or $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose What You Pay: IDALA seeks to make this learning opportunity accessible to all members of our community. The Summer Assistive Technology Series uses a “Choose What You Pay” model to allow you to select the level at which you will contribute to this series. Proceeds will directly benefit IDALA’s grants and scholarships programs for teachers and schools serving students with reading difficulties in Los Angeles\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/los-angeles-branch-of-ida-virtual-summer-series-assistive-technology-for-students-with-dyslexia/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200709T105120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T110655Z UID:32128-1594717200-1596538800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Workshop – Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nCo-sponsored by IDALA and Wilson Language Training \n Facilitator: Nanci K. Shepardson M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P. Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training \nThis series will take place over the course of four interactive virtual presentations on the following Tuesdays in July: July 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2020. Presentations will occur from 9 am – 11 am PST. Registered participants will also receive access to a recording of each presentation. \nTopic sequence: \nJuly 7: A Review of the Research on Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nJuly 14: Empowering All Learners to Acquire a Digital Voice \nJuly 21: Using Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Tools to Facilitate Work Completion \nJuly 28: Technology Tools that Support Executive Functioning Skills \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose What You Pay: IDALA seeks to make this learning opportunity accessible to all members of our community. The Summer Assistive Technology Series uses a “Choose What You Pay” model to allow you to select the level at which you will contribute to this series. Proceeds will directly benefit IDALA’s grants and scholarships programs for teachers and schools serving students with reading difficulties in Los Angeles\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/workshop-virtual-summer-series-assistive-technology-for-students-with-dyslexia/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20200714T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20200714T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200623T182119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T193639Z UID:31487-1594749600-1594753200@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:FREE Virtual Event for Kids in Grades 5-8 DESCRIPTION:Join our expert panelists* with learning differences as they share their personal journeys: \n\nLearn about your fabulous brain!\nHear about how to navigate school and outside of school in spite of feeling different\n\n*high school students\, college student\, recent college graduate \nCLICK TO REGISTER\n\nRegister and receive HIDA’s *NEW* wristband! \n#YouAreNotAlone!   #IDAOregon   #IDAHawai’i\n\n  URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/free-virtual-event-for-kids-in-grades-5-8/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200603T222121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T005131Z UID:30429-1594771200-1595980800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Project Read Teacher Training – Sentence Structure DESCRIPTION:Framing Your Thoughts – Sentence Structure \nThe goal is to develop active\, thoughtful\, purposeful writers. \nThe Project Read® Written Expression curriculum teaches the fundamentals of sentence writing and paragraph development. The Framing Your Thoughts® curriculum uses unique graphic symbols to represent the function of sentence parts which promote sentence understanding\, editing and creative independence. The instructional strategies blend creative freedom and accuracy with direct multisensory skill instruction. \nFRAMING YOUR THOUGHTS® Sentence Structure is a sequential and systematic method of instruction that teaches sentence structure from simple to complex. Using graphic symbols to represent the sentence parts and how they function\, students learn to construct compound complex sentences with accuracy and creativity. The 2018 Edition of Sentence Structure has been enriched with an updated lesson design and parts of speech linked to word function. \nFor more information and to register\, CLICK HERE. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/project-read-teacher-training-sentence-structure/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200510T202141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T005119Z UID:28594-1594922400-1594927800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction: How Do Fixed Mentalities Close the Window on Learning? DESCRIPTION:This series\, Creating Safety for Children to Ask Questions\, Make Mistakes & Take Risks for Learning\, involves Flexible Mindsets. The first webinar introduces the Flexible Mindsets model and the mechanism for transforming mindsets\, “Productive Puzzling”. We briefly review the impact of stress on the brain and the impact of fixed mentalities. We end with simple steps to get started in creating safety for taking learning risks.\n**Are you feeling forced to juggle and adjust priorities\, think on your feet and dig deep within yourself?\n**Do you worry that your students or children may not be reaching their learning goals?\nNow\, more than ever before\, Flexible Mindsets are vital for responding to rapidly-changing priorities and day-to-day uncertainties with resilience and adaptability. Navigation of today’s abundant challenges and opportunities hinges upon the capacities of Critical Thinking\, Complex Problem-Solving and Creativity: what we call the 3C’s.\nFlexible Mindsets walks you through the framework and concrete steps needed to propel students towards the ever-evolving aspirations of self-directed learning.\nIn this series of webinars\, we focus on the implication of fixed mentalities and how to create emotional safety to transform beliefs from fixed to flexible. Join us and seize this opportunity to lay the foundation for Flexible Mindsets: the journey of self-directed learning. \nOur presenter is C. Julie Dunstan\, M.A.\, Ph.D.\, Developmental Psychologist.\nJulie has driven the development of innovative programs including the ICAN Programme for children with math-related difficulties and the I-PLAY Programme which promotes phonological skills in preschool. Most recently\, she retired as The Reading Clinic’s Executive Director to spearhead reFLEXionsTM\, an initiative designed to develop Flexible Mindsets: the journey of self-directed learning. \nRegister here for this webinar. \nWe are able to offer these webinars free due to the generosity of a donor.  However\, we would greatly appreciate additional donations to help us maintain our mission of sharing solid information about dyslexia and related learning issues with parents and teachers. \n DONATE HERE URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/webinar-introduction-how-do-fixed-mentalities-close-the-window-on-learning/ LOCATION:WI ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200725 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200425T185119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T002137Z UID:27459-1595203200-1595635199@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:LMB: LiPS Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJuly 20-24\, 2020 8:30-12:30 PM Central Standard Time \nThis program develops phonemic awareness. Students learn to recognize how their mouths  the sounds of language. This kinesthetic feedback enables reading\, spelling\, and speech. \n\n\n\n*Lindamood-Bell is the only official provider endorsed by the authors of this produce program and offers the highest level of instructional quality and fidelity. \n\n\n\nDuring this workshop the  program steps are introduced\, modeled\, and practiced.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop includes:\n\n\nProgram Kit\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs)\nCredit options (learn more) \n\n\nRegistration:$950* \nMaterials: $445* \nRegistration will close two weeks prior to the workshop.   \nLiPs Course Objectives \n\n*rates are subject to change URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/lmb-lips-online-workshop-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG-6701-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200721 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200618T212122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T215128Z UID:31294-1595203200-1595289599@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:NOBIDA Summer Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:NOBIDA is excited to announce our 2020 Summer Webinar Series. Check out the new online format that we are offering this year. We have a variety of topics to meet the needs expressed to us this spring from educators and parents. The sessions will be online for 3 weeks\, July 20 – August 7\, for you to view at your convenience. CEUs are available for each presentation and Q&A session. We are looking forward to offering our first virtual Summer Webinar Series! \nClick Here to Download Webinar Descriptions and Speaker Bios \nClick Here for Details and Registration \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY\, JULY 17\, 2020.  \n\n\n -2Days\n -21Hours\n -52Minutes\n -27Seconds\n \n\n document.addEventListener(‘DOMContentLoaded’\, function(event) {\n jQuery(‘#main_countedown_1 .countdown’).html(”)\n });#main_countedown_1 .countdown{text-align:center;}#main_countedown_1 .countdown{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px}#main_countedown_1 .time_left{\nborder-radius:8px;\nbackground-color:#3DA8CC;\nfont-size:23px;\nfont-family:monospace;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n#main_countedown_1 .time_description{\nfont-size:23px;\nfont-family:monospace;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n#main_countedown_1 .element_conteiner{min-width:90px} \n  URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/nobida-summer-webinar-series/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200509T190622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T192121Z UID:28526-1595235600-1596801600@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:East Bay Kidz Summer Math Camp DESCRIPTION:East Bay Kidz Math Camp provides a unique approach to learning that is hands-on\, engaging and fun! This 3-week summer camp is designed especially for struggling students and focuses on small groups in order to provide a highly prescriptive environment for your child to thrive. East Bay Kidz is an academic “early-back” program taught by the Bay Area’s most talented math educators. These veteran educators are experts in creating safe spaces for children to explore\, create and build confidence in themselves as successful learners. This summer’s 2020 program\, for rising 4th-7th graders\, focuses on key math building blocks and developing math confidence – just in time for the new school year! \n  \n  \nAGES: EBK accepts applications from students entering 4th grade through entering 7th grade in the Fall of 2020. \nCAMP DATES: July 20-Aug. 7\, 2020 | Mon – Fri | 3 Weeks \nTIMES: 9am-12pm daily \nPROGRAM FEE: $2100 per student\nProgram fee includes: \n~ 3 weeks of specialized multisensory instruction\, daily snack\, all instructional materials\, game and art supplies\n~ Student progress report and parent consultation provided upon completion \n$PECIAL EARLY BIRD $AVINGS: Submit your camp application before March 31st and SAVE $150 off the program fee! \nGROUP DISCOUNTS: Group discounts\, for 2 or more students\, available upon request for friends\, families and schools URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/east-bay-kidz-summer-math-camp/ LOCATION:Kehilla Community Synagogue\, 1300 Grand Ave\, Piedmont\, CA\, 94610\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Program,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200626T180653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T185119Z UID:31622-1595271600-1595277000@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:BOOK STUDY: Equipped for Reading Success by David Kilpatrick DESCRIPTION:To register\, CLICK HERE. \nIDA Georgia is hosting a 2-night virtual book study to share and discuss\nDr. Kilpatrick’s methods for literacy success! \nOn July 20 and July 27\, join IDA Georgia to discuss Equipped for Reading Success: A Comprehensive Guide\, Step-by-Step Program for Developing Phonemic Awareness and Fluent Word Recognition by David A. Kilpatrick\, Ph.D. \nPurchase your book at https://equippedforreadingsuccess.com/product/equipped-for-reading-success-2/ (or via another seller) and sign up to participate in the online book study with up to 20 other participants. Registrants will receive an email with the ZOOM login information which can be used to join the meeting on July 20 as well as on July 27. \nAfter completing the online book study\, participants may request a $25 partial reimbursement for the cost of the book. In order to take advantage of this offer\, you must email us your book purchase receipt and be present for both book study sessions. \nTo register\, CLICK HERE. \nSee you on July 20 and July 27 at 7 pm! \n————————— \nAbout the Author: \nDAVID A. KILPATRICK\, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology for the State University of New York\, College at Cortland and teaches courses in learning disabilities and educational psychology. He is also a New York State Certified School Psychologist and has done over a thousand evaluations of students with reading difficulties during his 27 years with the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. David currently conducts research on reading difficulties and does professional development workshops for educators. He is also the author of Essentials of Assessing\, Preventing\, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties (Wiley\, 2015). \n  URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/2-night-book-study-equipped-for-reading-success-by-david-kilpatrick/ LOCATION:Virtual Book Study\, Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200709T105120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T112134Z UID:32129-1595322000-1597143600@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Workshop – Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nCo-sponsored by IDALA and Wilson Language Training \n Facilitator: Nanci K. Shepardson M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P. Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training \nThis series will take place over the course of four interactive virtual presentations on the following Tuesdays in July: July 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2020. Presentations will occur from 9 am – 11 am PST. Registered participants will also receive access to a recording of each presentation. \nTopic sequence: \nJuly 7: A Review of the Research on Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nJuly 14: Empowering All Learners to Acquire a Digital Voice \nJuly 21: Using Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Tools to Facilitate Work Completion \nJuly 28: Technology Tools that Support Executive Functioning Skills \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose What You Pay: IDALA seeks to make this learning opportunity accessible to all members of our community. The Summer Assistive Technology Series uses a “Choose What You Pay” model to allow you to select the level at which you will contribute to this series. Proceeds will directly benefit IDALA’s grants and scholarships programs for teachers and schools serving students with reading difficulties in Los Angeles\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/workshop-virtual-summer-series-assistive-technology-for-students-with-dyslexia-2/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200626T180653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T192118Z UID:31623-1595876400-1595881800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:BOOK STUDY: Equipped for Reading Success by David Kilpatrick DESCRIPTION:To register\, CLICK HERE. \nIDA Georgia is hosting a 2-night virtual book study to share and discuss\nDr. Kilpatrick’s methods for literacy success! \nOn July 20 and July 27\, join IDA Georgia to discuss Equipped for Reading Success: A Comprehensive Guide\, Step-by-Step Program for Developing Phonemic Awareness and Fluent Word Recognition by David A. Kilpatrick\, Ph.D. \nPurchase your book at https://equippedforreadingsuccess.com/product/equipped-for-reading-success-2/ (or via another seller) and sign up to participate in the online book study with up to 20 other participants. Registrants will receive an email with the ZOOM login information which can be used to join the meeting on July 20 as well as on July 27. \nAfter completing the online book study\, participants may request a $25 partial reimbursement for the cost of the book. In order to take advantage of this offer\, you must email us your book purchase receipt and be present for both book study sessions. \nTo register\, CLICK HERE. \nSee you on July 20 and July 27 at 7 pm! \n————————— \nAbout the Author: \nDAVID A. KILPATRICK\, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology for the State University of New York\, College at Cortland and teaches courses in learning disabilities and educational psychology. He is also a New York State Certified School Psychologist and has done over a thousand evaluations of students with reading difficulties during his 27 years with the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. David currently conducts research on reading difficulties and does professional development workshops for educators. He is also the author of Essentials of Assessing\, Preventing\, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties (Wiley\, 2015). \n  URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/2-night-book-study-equipped-for-reading-success-by-david-kilpatrick-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Book Study\, Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200709T105120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T113646Z UID:32130-1595926800-1597748400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Workshop – Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Series: Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nCo-sponsored by IDALA and Wilson Language Training \n Facilitator: Nanci K. Shepardson M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P. Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training \nThis series will take place over the course of four interactive virtual presentations on the following Tuesdays in July: July 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2020. Presentations will occur from 9 am – 11 am PST. Registered participants will also receive access to a recording of each presentation. \nTopic sequence: \nJuly 7: A Review of the Research on Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia \nJuly 14: Empowering All Learners to Acquire a Digital Voice \nJuly 21: Using Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Tools to Facilitate Work Completion \nJuly 28: Technology Tools that Support Executive Functioning Skills \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose What You Pay: IDALA seeks to make this learning opportunity accessible to all members of our community. The Summer Assistive Technology Series uses a “Choose What You Pay” model to allow you to select the level at which you will contribute to this series. Proceeds will directly benefit IDALA’s grants and scholarships programs for teachers and schools serving students with reading difficulties in Los Angeles\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/workshop-virtual-summer-series-assistive-technology-for-students-with-dyslexia-3/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200605T222131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T015118Z UID:30610-1595980800-1597190400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Project Read Teacher Training – Framing Your Thoughts – Paragraph Writing DESCRIPTION:OnLine Teacher Training – Framing Your Thoughts – Paragraph Writing \nThe goal is to develop active\, thoughtful\, purposeful writers. \nThe Project Read® Written Expression curriculum teaches the fundamentals of sentence writing and paragraph development. The Framing Your Thoughts® curriculum uses unique graphic symbols to represent the function of sentence parts which promote sentence understanding\, editing and creative independence. The instructional strategies blend creative freedom and accuracy with direct multisensory skill instruction.  Sentence Structure is a prerequisite for Paragraph Writing. \nParagraph Writing focuses on the art of sentence development using multisensory activities and sequential instruction to develop the basic skills of writing. A prerequisite of Sentence Structure is needed. The Paragraph Writing curriculum transfers the knowledge of sentence structure to paragraph development for both informational and narrative text. \nFor more information and to register – CLICK HERE URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/project-read-teacher-training-framing-your-thoughts-paragraph-writing/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200510T202141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T015139Z UID:28595-1596132000-1596137400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Trusting Relationships to EmPOWER Learners: Words Matter DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd in our FLEXIBLE MINSETS series\, Creating Safety for Children to Ask Questions\, Make Mistakes & Take Risks for Learning.\nThis webinar explores how our actions and words can be fine-tuned to enhance safety for taking learning-related risks. To work towards self-directed learning\, we all need a degree of control and a sense of agency. We start with the implications of power differentials and consider steps that can increase partner-centered learning to empower students. We then focus on language as one of the most powerful ways to build trust and model resilient responses to challenges.\nPsychologist Dr. Julie Dunstan has worked for more than 3 decades in both early childhood and learning-related settings. She has conducted public policy research on child development\, family needs\, addictions\, learning differences and general education. She has served on numerous professional bodies\, advisory boards and governmental commissions. \nOur speaker is developmental psychologist\, Dr. Julie Dunstan.  Julie has taught undergraduate courses in psychology\, and lectured at the graduate level in psychology\, education and organizational development. She has presented at international conferences including the AOGPE\, AEA\, IARLD and the Learning Differences conference. Julie recently co-authored a chapter for\, and assisted with the editing of\, Dr. Lynn Meltzer’s book Executive Function in Education (2018).\nJulie has driven the development of innovative programs including the ICAN Programme for children with math-related difficulties and the I-PLAY Programme which promotes phonological skills in preschool. Most recently\, she retired as The Reading Clinic’s Executive Director to spearhead reFLEXionsTM\, an initiative designed to develop Flexible Mindsets: the journey of self-directed learning. The reFLEXionsTM team is conducting longitudinal research on emerging executive function processes. Julie believes all learners can develop a sense of competence and be adaptive in responding to a complex and ever-changing world. \nCLICK HERE to register for the webinar. \nWe are able to offer these webinars free due to the generosity of a donor.  However\, we would greatly appreciate additional donations to help us maintain our mission of sharing solid information about dyslexia and related learning issues with parents and teachers.  DONATE HERE. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/webinar-building-trusting-relationships-to-empower-learners-words-matter/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200509T195129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T005121Z UID:28529-1596412800-1596844799@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:LMB: LiPS Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAugust 3-7\, 2020 8:30-12:30 PM Central Standard Time \nThis program develops phonemic awareness. Students learn to recognize how their mouths  the sounds of language. This kinesthetic feedback enables reading\, spelling\, and speech. \n\n\n\n*Lindamood-Bell is the only official provider endorsed by the authors of this produce program and offers the highest level of instructional quality and fidelity. \n\n\n\nDuring this workshop the  program steps are introduced\, modeled\, and practiced.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop includes:\n\n\nProgram Kit\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs)\nCredit options (learn more) \n\n\nRegistration:$950* \nMaterials: $445* \nRegistration will close two weeks prior to the workshop.   \nLiPs Course Objectives \n\n*rates are subject to change URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/lmb-lips-online-workshop-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG-6701-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200806 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200704T115125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T122126Z UID:31930-1596499200-1596671999@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Region One ESC Special Education Institute DESCRIPTION:Region One ESC Special Education Institute 2020 VIRTUAL URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/virtual-region-one-esc-special-education-institute/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200804T222127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T223624Z UID:33188-1597086000-1597089600@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series Q & A DESCRIPTION:Marilyn Zecher via Zoom \nZoom link will be emailed to enrollees on August 7; recordings will be posted after each Q&A URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/summer-webinar-series-q-a/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200805T152122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T152123Z UID:33207-1597086000-1597091400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:DDIG – “Bouncing Back: Building Resilience in Children and Teens” DESCRIPTION:A presentation\, by Vanita Halliburton\, that explores ways that adults can help children navigate stress\, challenges\, tragedy\, trauma\, or adversity. In this presentation\, you’ll learn:\n\n• The vital elements of resilience and how it impacts child development \n• Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg’s 7 Cs of Resiliency \n• Skills for teaching children and teens how to use challenges and setbacks as building blocks for resiliency \n• How adversity offers an opportunity to empower students to bounce back \nFree/$5 CEU available. \nThe Dallas IDA asks you to make your payment for the CEU to the IDA’s COVID-19 Relief Fund for families and teachers. \nwww.IDADollarDrive.com \n\nRegister for the August 10 DDIG Meeting URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/ddig-bouncing-back-building-resilience-in-children-and-teens/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Ddig ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association":MAILTO:admin.dal@dyslexiaida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200804T222127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T223626Z UID:33189-1597172400-1597176000@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series Q & A DESCRIPTION:Jean Tobias via Zoom \nZoom link will be emailed to enrollees on August 7; recordings will be posted after each Q&A URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/summer-webinar-series-q-a-2/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200804T222127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T225135Z UID:33190-1597237200-1597240800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series Q & A DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Chase via Zoom \nZoom link will be emailed to enrollees August 7; recordings will be posted after each Q and A. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/summer-webinar-series-q-a-3/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200515T203643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T022132Z UID:28973-1597341600-1597347000@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Mistakes\, Mishaps\, and Misconceptions DESCRIPTION:This is the 3rd in our FLEXIBLE MINDSETS series\, Creating Safety for Children to Ask Questions\, Make Mistakes & Take Risks for Learning.\nIn this webinar\, we will be discussing mistakes\, mishaps\, and misconceptions. Fixed mindsets invoke a desire to avoid mistakes\, thereby narrowing our experiences and shutting down learning. We briefly review why mistakes are important for strengthening neural pathways and opening the window for learning. We dig deeper into the value of mistakes for: opening our minds to possibilities; taking ownership of our learning; acquiring new strategies; developing sound reasoning; being resilient; clarifying goals; drawing on our creativity; and inspiring others. \nOur speaker\, Developmental Psychologist\, Dr. Julie Dunstan\, has worked for more than 3 decades in both early childhood and learning-related settings. She has conducted public policy research on child development\, family needs\, addictions\, learning differences and general education and has served on numerous professional bodies.\nJulie has taught undergraduate courses in psychology\, and lectured at the graduate level in psychology\, education and organizational development. She has presented at international conferences. Julie recently co-authored a chapter for\, and assisted with the editing of\, Dr. Lynn Meltzer’s book Executive Function in Education (2018).\nJulie has driven the development of innovative programs including the ICAN Programme for children with math-related difficulties and the I-PLAY Programme which promotes phonological skills in preschool. Most recently\, she retired as The Reading Clinic’s Executive Director to spearhead reFLEXionsTM\, an initiative designed to develop Flexible Mindsets: the journey of self-directed learning. The reFLEXionsTM team is is conducting longitudinal research on emerging executive function processes\, and has created resources for families and schools. Julie believes all learners can develop a sense of competence and be adaptive in responding to a complex and ever-changing world. \nClick here to register for this webinar. \nWe are able to offer these webinars free due to the generosity of a donor.  However\, we would greatly appreciate additional donations to help us maintain our mission of sharing solid information about dyslexia and related learning issues with parents and teachers.  DONATE HERE. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/webinar-mistakes-mishaps-and-misconceptions/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="So CA Tri-Counties Branch of IDA":MAILTO:tcb.info@dyslexia-ca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200804T222128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T225121Z UID:33191-1597345200-1597348800@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series Q & A DESCRIPTION:Mary Heather Munger via Zoom \nZoom link will be emailed to enrollees August 7; recordings will be posted after each Q&A. URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/summer-webinar-series-q-a-4/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200523T210636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T015127Z UID:29569-1597622400-1598054399@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:LMB: LiPS Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:August 17-21\, 2020  8:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific Standard Time \n\n\n\nThis program develops phonemic awareness. Students learn to recognize how their mouths  the sounds of language. This kinesthetic feedback enables reading\, spelling\, and speech. \n*Lindamood-Bell is the only official provider endorsed by the authors of this produce program and offers the highest level of instructional quality and fidelity. \n\n\n\nDuring this workshop the  program steps are introduced\, modeled\, and practiced.\n\n\n\nRegistration:$950* \nMaterials: $445* \nRegistration will close two weeks prior to the workshop.   \nLiPs Course Objectives \n\n*rates are subject to change URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/lmb-lips-online-workshop-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG-6701-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200724T222132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T230625Z UID:32743-1597654800-1597665600@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Volunteer Advocacy Project DESCRIPTION:Training Program for individuals who are willing to become advocates for families navigating the special education process.\nThe purpose of this project is to train volunteer advocates to provide instrumental and effective support to parents of children with disabilities. In this training\, participants will learn more about special education law and advocacy strategies. Following graduation from the program\, you will be expected to work with at least four families. \nThis is a comprehensive 12-week training to be held in the fall starting Monday\, August 17th. The specific dates are:\nAugust 17\, 24\, 31\nSept 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nOct 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nNov 2 \nThe training is held on Monday mornings for 3 hours beginning at 9:00 am (CST) and ending at 12:00pm (CST) and\, in Eastern Tennessee\, the training begins at 10:00 am (EST) and ends at 1:00pm (EST). \nThe training will include a binder of materials including passages from: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. \nCost:$75 \nRegister \nAdditionally\, the participants will be given copies of each training session’s PowerPoints along with relevant materials. For each training session\, the participant will be expected to read pertinent materials. Due to COVID\, the training will be held completely remote this year via Zoom. \nRegister \nFor more information or a paper application contact: Brittney Goscicki  at  VolAP@vanderbilt.edu URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/vanderbilt-kennedy-center-volunteer-advocacy-project/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200436 CREATED:20200724T222132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T230623Z UID:32744-1598259600-1598270400@dyslexiaida.org SUMMARY:Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Volunteer Advocacy Project DESCRIPTION:Training Program for individuals who are willing to become advocates for families navigating the special education process.\nThe purpose of this project is to train volunteer advocates to provide instrumental and effective support to parents of children with disabilities. In this training\, participants will learn more about special education law and advocacy strategies. Following graduation from the program\, you will be expected to work with at least four families. \nThis is a comprehensive 12-week training to be held in the fall starting Monday\, August 17th. The specific dates are:\nAugust 17\, 24\, 31\nSept 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nOct 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nNov 2 \nThe training is held on Monday mornings for 3 hours beginning at 9:00 am (CST) and ending at 12:00pm (CST) and\, in Eastern Tennessee\, the training begins at 10:00 am (EST) and ends at 1:00pm (EST). \nThe training will include a binder of materials including passages from: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. \nCost:$75 \nRegister \nAdditionally\, the participants will be given copies of each training session’s PowerPoints along with relevant materials. For each training session\, the participant will be expected to read pertinent materials. Due to COVID\, the training will be held completely remote this year via Zoom. \nRegister \nFor more information or a paper application contact: Brittney Goscicki  at  VolAP@vanderbilt.edu URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/event/vanderbilt-kennedy-center-volunteer-advocacy-project-2/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR