Each week, as we work together to overcome the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are giving free access to a presentation from past Reading, Literacy & Learning conferences. This page will be updated as new videos are released with available handouts and resources related to each video.
Creative Synergies Between Research and Practice – Maureen Lovett, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Meeting the Challenges of Comprehension Instruction – Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed., LDT-C
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Related Resources:
Perspectives: The Importance of Knowledge
Organizations focused on reading
Dyslexia 101 – Mary H. Yarus, M.Ed., LDT, CALT
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Related Resources:
Dyslexia Basics
Effective Reading Instruction for Students with Dyslexia
Most Reading Difficulties Can Be Resolved or Diminished
How Widespread is Dyslexia?
Technol-OGy: EdTech to Enhance Structured-Literacy Instruction – Theresa Collins & Sharon Plante
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Related Resources:
Perspectives: Structured Literacy
Perspectives: Building the Foundation for Best Practices
Structured Literacy Works, But What Is It?
Mobile Apps to Enhance Structured Literacy – Elaine Cheesman, Ph.D., David Winters, Ph.D.
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Related Resources:
Overview of Instructional and Assistive Technology: Critical Tools for Students Who Struggle
Dr. Cheesman’s App Chat: The Best Apps for Learning to Read
AT for Writing: What About Low-Tech Access?
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Not Stupid, Not Lazy
Dr. Seigel is editor-in-chief of Perspectives
Advocating for a Child With Dyslexia Within the Public Education System
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Multisensory Math: Mastering the Middle School Move from Arithmetic to Algebra – Marilyn Zecher, M.A
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Student with Dyslexia Get Ready for College – Janet P. Thibeau
It’s Not Your Grandmothers Grammar – Morphology and Syntax Rock! – Blanche Podhajski, Ph.D.
Testing for Teaching— Basic Facts About the Dyslexia Assessment – Eric Q. Tridas and Susan C. Lowell
The Link Between Learning Disabilities and Social-Emotional Development – G. Emerson Dickman
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Session Slides
Dyslexia and Resilience in Adults: A Psychologist’s Perspective
The Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection
Book Review: The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan
Select the Best Graphic Organizers to Teach Math Facts and Procedures – Christoper L. Woodin, Ed.M.
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Benefits of Mindfulness and Metacognition in the LD Classroom – Elizabeth Kriynovich, M.A., CALP
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Teaching Inferencing (From Taxonomies to Pronouns: Strategies That Work!) – Kathleen Rotter, Ed.D.
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Presentation slides and/or handout are unavailable.