Dyslexia Academy - Part 4: Universal Design for Learning and Dyslexia
In this training, participants will 1) Learn the state of California's adopted definition of dyslexia and 2) Learn to identify student weakness in phonologic processing or orthographic processing.
Reading challenges impact students in all grade and content areas. Learn how Universal Design For Learning (UDL) can support and develop students' reading, decoding, and reading comprehension skills. This training will provide attendees with technology tools and UDL ideas that are immediately implementable and increase access to grade level standards to all students no matter their reading skill.
Intended Audience
- General education teachers
- Education specialists
- Speech-language pathologists
- School psychologists
- Administrators
- Para-educators
- Any specialists who would like to gain a fundamental understanding of dyslexia and how it impacts student performance
Participants Will
- Learn the state of California's adopted definition of dyslexia
- Learn to identify student weakness in phonologic processing or orthographic processing
- Learn UDL strategies for improving decoding and reading comprehension
- Learn and practice using technology tools that can increase access to all learners
Presenter
Daniel Silberstein M.Ed, Educational Specialist
Date
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
