Matt Renaud, Regional Superintendent
Presents
The Neuroscience of Dyslexia: Developing Effective and Practical Interventions
Date: | June 14, 2023 |
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Location: | Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center |
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1475 West Whittaker Street |
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Salem, IL 62881 |
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Time: | Registration 8:30 a.m. | |
Program Begins at 9:00 a.m. | ||
Program Concludes at 3:00 p.m. | ||
Lunch is on your own. | ||
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Fee: | Free for Curriculum Cooperative Members | |
$125 for Non-Coop and Out-of-District | ||
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Credit: | Five Contact Hours | |
Presenter: | Dr. William DeMeo | |
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Description: |
Do you suspect there are children with dyslexia in your classroom? Are you looking for new ways to help those struggling students in your classroom? Is dyslexia a mystery to you? It’s not just an issue of trying harder or paying attention. In this workshop you will explore how students learn to read and acquire basic skills from a brain-based educational perspective. There will be a discussion on the primary ways in which information is processed and formatted in the brain, as well as the central role of language to expand upon knowledge and retention. Specific cognitive constructs such as working memory skills, executive functioning skills and visual spatial skills will be investigated. Current neurological research and information will be applied to dyslexia to help you plan the most effective interventions to support sound/symbol awareness, reading comprehension and executive function. In addition, there will be an emphasis on the essential cognitive components of reading mastery; phonology, decoding, comprehension and fluency. This dynamic, information-packed workshop will teach you strategies and methods for helping students diagnosed with dyslexia improve academic performance:
You will leave this workshop with a comprehensive outlook on Dyslexia, with practical and effective strategies you can use immediately when returning to your school. Objectives:
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We strive to bring our educators excellent presenters and of course that comes with a cost. When our teachers register to attend a workshop, we expect them to honor their intention to participate. As we move forward, there will be a charge of $125 for participants who register, but do not attend. | |
Register for June 14, 2023 |
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