Friday, February 16, 2024
2:00 PM–3:50 PM CST
- PMD: 1,3
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Advanced
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- differentiate the term "dyslexia" from other reading disorders in order to better understand literacy rates in the United States;
- classify reading disorders and dyslexia into various subtypes and link to scores of research-based interventions;
- understand the differences between a traditional achievement test versus a diagnostic achievement test when assessing reading disorders; and
- learn various dyslexia screening instruments that can be utilized within a MTSS service delivery model.
Description
This workshop will explore how young children acquire basic reading skills from a brain-based educational perspective, and highlight best practices in screening, assessing, and remediating dyslexia in all students.
Presenter(s)
Steven G. Feifer, Monocacy Neurodevelopmental Center
