10.07.09
5K Walk for Children with Dyslexia
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Walk begins @ 10:00 a.m.
Registration begins @ 9:00 a.m.
For the past 10 years, the Learning Center has helped bright young dyslexic children, from all over the Miami Valley.
With Learning Centers closing and budgets being severely cut
we need your help Now more than ever!
Walk beautiful downtown Riverscape and help us raise money for the
Dayton 32° Masonic Learning Center
Can’t Walk? Sponsor a student or tutor to walk for you.
Make a donation in their name!
Join us at the DMC for Music, food and fun!
Call the Learning Center for details @ 496-2242
08.06.09
Ohio Dyslexia Law
Ohio Dyslexia Law
A state wide effort is being formed to get a Dyslexia Law passed in Ohio. This is necessary so students are screened and taught properly if they are dyslexic or struggling in reading. Many people, including legislators, know NOTHING about dyslexia. How are they going to be educated about it? This is our biggest problem right now. This is where each of you can help.
Members from the three IDA branches met with Representative Ted Celeste who will be introducing the bill in the House. The bill has not been written as yet. Be prepared for when it is written. We will let you know when it will be introduced. Then you will be asked to contact your legislators asking them to vote for the Ohio Dyslexia Law.
Know who your state representatives and senators are.
Contact your legislators now to inform them of the need for such a bill. It would be great to arrange for a personal visit with your legislators. Inform them of your experience with dyslexia.
When the bill is introduced, the legislators will have persons in mind as well as emails and letters. A meeting with your legislators on the day of the rally would be an effective reinforcement!
For more information about dyslexia and multisensory teaching go to these sources.
• Go to: Dyslexia Basics-for the Fact Sheet about Dyslexia.
• Go to: Multisensory Teaching - for the Fact Sheet about Multisensory Teaching.
If you are a parent of a dyslexic child or a child struggling in reading and are having difficulty getting appropriate instruction due to misunderstanding in schools and lack of adequate teacher training be prepared to tell your story. Tell your story to your legislators: in person and in writing. If you go in person…leave a written copy with her/him. Send us a copy of your story or bring it with you at the October Rally. We want to show a united effort in our goal to help our struggling students. To view ideas for your STORY click here..
• Go to: www.interdys.org (the national website) for further information about dyslexia.
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01.18.09
Ohio Valley Branch/IDA Spring Conference
Linda Farrell will be speaking on March 28, 2009 at the Anderson Township Community Center.
Linda Farrell is co-founder of Really Great Reading . She is a reading specialist who worked independently as a reading consultant prior to founding Really Great Reading. Linda developed many of the workshops and products that Really Great Reading offers. She gives workshops to schools, districts, and states nationally. She also continues to develop multi-sensory materials to help beginning and struggling readers. In her workshops and conferences she offers attendees some real hands-on tools they are able to take back and use in the classroom the next day. Among other things , she presents a matrix for teachers to help them pinpoint the exact weaknesses of the reader. Linda is a national LETRS trainer and also a national DIBELS trainer for Sopris West.
When registration information becomes available we’ll be sure to pass it on.
Also be sure to check out the website for the Really Great Reading Company and the OVB/IDA. The links are on the right side of this webpage.
And for those you who like to plan ahead, also note that Louisa Cook Moats will be speaking at the OVB/IDA Fall Conference. That date is October 17, 2009.
Welcome 2009!
If you have been thinking about checking out DaytonREAD, now is the time! We have meetings scheduled for the third Thursdays in February, March, and April. Same time, same place – hope you can make it!
Please join us on Thursday, February 19th from 6:45 pm until 8:15 pm at the Kettering-Moraine Library for our regular monthly meeting. We plan to take time for discussion in a round-table format. Teachers and tutors, please come with your best hints and tips for lesson planning. Parents, this will give you a time to share your thoughts and gain insights from others who have traveled a similar path. Everyone is welcome!
A reminder: DaytonREAD has no affiliation with the Dayton Metro Library or Kettering-Moraine Library. If you have questions, please do not contact the library as they will be unable to assist you. For more information you can send an email to DaytonREAD@gmail.com.
02.09.08
Parent Support Group Meetings
OHIO VALLEY BRANCH of the IDA
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Informational Meeting for Parents and Teachers
2008 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 20 The Mysteries of the I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plan)
Learn from an expert in the field of advocacy about the in’s and out’s of deciphering your child’s I.E.P. Deepen your understanding of the importance of a good I.E.P. and learnhow to recognize one.
Wednesday, May 7 Developing Phonemic Awareness in Your Child
Phonemic awareness is an important predictor of reading success in children. Learn how to encourage this awareness in your child.
Place: Oakley Community Center
3882 Paxton Ave (inside Hyde Park Plaza)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
For further information contact OVB/IDA at 513-651-4747 or Barbara Buhrer 513-231- 0937 or bbuhrer@fuse.net
02.01.08
Ohio Valley Branch of the IDA – Spring Conference
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008 Reschedule for April 12, 2008
Speaker: Jean Osman
Location: Seven Hills School
Topics: Imparting 3 key insights to help understand and teach dyslexics:
-an overview of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
-the how and why’s of teaching higher level language
-understanding the characteristics of a verbal auditory processing disorder
Visit www.cincinnatidyslexia.org and click on the Conferences & Workshops tab for more information!
20th Annual Dyslexia Symposium in Cleveland
20th Annual Dyslexia Symposium
Friday, March 7th, 2008
Cleveland Clinic Intercontinental Hotel and Conference Center
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Louisa Cook Moats, Ed.D., vice president of The International Dyslexia Association Call 216-556-0883 or visit http://www.dyslexia-nohio.org/ to learn more!
