Article: Who Helps Kids With Dyslexia Gain Reading Fluency?

by Holley Korbey

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/30/who-helps-kids-with-dyslexia-gain-reading-fluency/

a Ted talk video about the Dyslexie font, 
a font to help people with dyslexia. 
https://youtu.be/-gqus1wEbmA

The font is free for 
home use and can be found 
here, at link http://www.dyslexiefont.com/en/

Apps for Students

Apps for students

https://www.noodle.com/articles/32-apps-dyslexic-students-will-love-for-everyday-learning

IDA-UMB Conference at Groves Academy on April 11, 2015

International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch
Conference, "Improving Outcomes for Children in Reading"

Groves Academy
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Check out more and register here:

http://www.ida-umb.org/conference.html

Is your child a struggling reader? Orton-Gillingham offers 2015 summer program to help

Link HERE for 2015
Orton-Gillingham Summer Programs for Teacher Training and for Students 



This is the link address if you need it:
http://www.ortongillingham-mn.org/?utm_source=2015+Summer+Programs+and+WRS&utm_campaign=Summer+Programs+3.12.15&utm_medium=email

John Alexander will speak. Should be very informative.
from the Groves Academy Website
Please go there to register, link here and below.

Understanding Dyslexia

May 20th, 2014 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

Presented by John Alexander, M.Ed., Groves Academy Head of School

John Alexander, Groves Academy’s Head of School, will discuss what the latest research reveals about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities.

The workshop will define dyslexia and will examine key variables for instruction including the type, intensity, frequency, and duration of intervention.

http://grovesacademy.org/community-workshops/parent-and-educator-workshops/understanding-dyslexia/?eID=3325

Learning Ally Webinar: Dyslexia and the IEP: How to Make Sure the IEP is in Tip-top Shape

From Learning Ally:
A free webinar, Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
(Noon to 1:00 CST)
 Dyslexia and the IEP: How to Make Sure the IEP is in Tip-top Shape

Register here:
https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/893467959

Or from the Learning Ally page here
https://www.learningally.org/