National Right to Read Foundation Checklist

    The National Right to Read Foundation (NRRF) is a non-profit organization which strives to provide parents and teachers with the information and resources they need to help students learn to read. Weeding through the vast amount of information, curricula, and methods can be a daunting task. NRFF aims to simplify the process by reviewing products, creating checklists and training materials, and providing information to help make grassroots changes in your community.

    With the start of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to use the NRRF's checklist to evaluate your child’s reading program. Click on the image to use the interactive version. 

Source: National Right to Read Foundation

Walk In The Shoes of a Dyslexic Simulation - Chagrin Falls, OH

Experience what it feels like to struggle with reading and writing, and learn how to help.

About this Event

How does it feel to be an individual with dyslexia? Through a series of simulations, participants will experience the challenges individuals with dyslexia confront when performing language-related tasks. This hands-on workshop is designed to improve understanding and encourage the use of effective teaching techniques and accommodations.

This is a worthwhile public event for families and professionals who interact with dyslexics. Space is limited for reserved seating. RSVP your spot today!

Date And Time
Mon, October 14, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

Location
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
77 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

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The Dyslexia Dilemma: The Role of Colleges of Education

In a time where dyslexia has become widely studied and one of the most commonly recognized learning difference, the educational systems need to be diligent and ensuring those on the front line working with the students can adequately support them. The education and awareness of how to support students with dyslexia must begin at the pre-service or collegiate level. Pre-service teachers must be competent to teach reading to all students, especially those who are at-risk or experiencing reading failure. 

The following article, The Dyslexia Dilemma: The Role of Colleges of Education by David P. Hurford, Ph.D. and Lauren P. Renner, Ed.S., was featured on the International Dyslexia Association's website and focuses on the necessity for changes to begin to ensure that the science of reading becomes part of the curricula in colleges of education. 

The Dyslexia Dilemma: 

The Role of Colleges of Education

Motivational Monday: Normal Sucks

Jonathan Mooney, writer and activist, was always the "slow kid" in class. Called 'stupid' and 'lazy' most of his life, he believed that because he was different, he was deficient. His inspiring redemption story will make you reignite the flames that burn within you and find your gift. Jonathan's message hinges on the purpose of education as a means to identify individuals’ talent because everybody’s got something right with them — something that they’re good at, something that they can contribute — and to nurture and grow that individual’s talents, interests and passions. This short video shares Jonathan's powerful message about how he proved others wrong. 

The Road to Decode for Dyslexia Awareness Month

Teach My Kid to Read (TMKTR) is a verified nonprofit organization committed to providing parents, educators, and anyone interested in literacy education with the tools to help all children, including those with dyslexia, learn to read. Through advocacy and programming, TMKTR helps build awareness in the community about best instructional practices, dyslexia, and the science of reading. 

For Dyslexia Awareness Month in October 2019, TMKTR is partnering with libraries to promote evidence-based strategies that help all children learn to read. The October program, The Road to Decode, highlights essential books called decodable readers.


Why Promote Strategies for Dyslexia? 
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting an estimated 20 percent of the U.S. population. Many parents, and even some educators, don’t understand how we learn to read or how dyslexia affects that process. So, many children with dyslexia fall into the cracks and never learn to read fluently. With early identification, appropriate interventions, and instruction, a child with dyslexia can successfully learn to read. If we can increase awareness of this common reading issue and spread the word about effective reading strategies and essential resources, such as decodable books, more children in New York State will learn to read, creating a pathway to future academic and professional success. 

What Are Decodable Books? 
 Decodable books use words that are easier for new readers to sound out and recognize. Decodable books enable a child to use correct print-to-sound or phonics pathways, resulting in greatly improved reading skills. The intent of decodable books is that children will read independently, using their knowledge of phonics to decode unfamiliar words. Why guess when you can read! Decodable books enable readers to develop effective reading strategies and to become more fluent readers. They help all children learn to read, but are especially valuable in helping children with dyslexia. About The Road to Decode For the month of October, Teach My Kid to Read will provide library partners with information about decodable readers, a suggested book list highlighting decodable books from several publishers, a poster, videos, access to an online course, and other educational materials. Additionally, they will provide workshops or additional programming upon request. 

How Can You Help? 
Design, printing and shipping costs are expensive! Due to demand for the program throughout New York and other states, TMKTR is asking for your help so they can support more libraries throughout New York, and the other states that want to raise awareness of dyslexia and help more kids learn to read! To purchase your own Road to Decode t-shirt visit https://www.bonfire.com/teach-my-kid-to-read/. Learn more about us at www.teachmykidtoread.org

Follow Teach My Kid to Read and their Road to Decode program on Facebook and Twitter. 

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