| Dyslexia |
September
Event: Pre-Seminar: The Basics: Dyslexia Defined
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This pre-seminar session will provide basic background knowledge regarding the definition of dyslexia.
This pre-seminar session will include: an in-depth study of the definition and characteristics of dyslexia and a review of the laws and guidelines that guide dyslexia identification and intervention requirements in the public schools of Texas.
Who should attend: Texas educators who are BEGINNING training as dyslexia therapists, administrators supporting the development of their school’s dyslexia program, teachers who need basic background knowledge regarding the definition of dyslexia in order to participate in their school’s dyslexia identification program.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
If you have questions or want more information, contact Susan Dyess at susan.dyess@tsrh.org.Event: The Basics: School-Based Identification of Dyslexia in Texas
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This seminar is designed for those Texas educators who are BEGINNING OR REFINING their process and procedures for the
identification of students with dyslexia for the purpose of placement in dyslexia intervention programs.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.
OctoberEvent: Rite Flight Workshop - An Introduction to the Classroom Reading Rate & Reading Comprehensive Program
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This workshop addresses two important components identified by the National Reading Panel as needed for effective reading instruction - Reading Rate (Fluency) and Reading comprehension. These successful components are a great addition to the video curriculum by providing instruction in the specific areas of reading rate and reading comprehension.
Workshop materials include manuals for Rite Flight: A Classroom Reading Rate Program and Rite Flight: A Classroom Comprehension Program. These materials, developed at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, provide excellent supplements to a classroom or remedial reading curriculum. They are not intended to provide a comprehensive dyslexia intervention.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.Event: Dyslexia Training Program Workshop
Date: Monday, October 18 - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This workshop, designed for teachers and paraprofessionals currently facilitating the Dyslexia Training Program, will provide the knowledge and tools to implement and sustain effective dyslexia program using the Dyslexia Training Program.
In addition to the Dyslexia Training Program, attendees will also learn how to implement the Rite Flight supplements. These successful components are a great addition to the Dyslexia Training Program by providing instruction in the specific areas of reading rate and reading comprehension. Participants will learn how to incorporate Rite Flight into the Dyslexia Training Program to enhance their program. Rite Flight manuals are included in the price of the workshop. Additional Rite Flight materials will be available for purchase at the workshop.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.Event: Rite Flight Workshop - An Introduction to the Classroom Reading Rate & Reading Comprehension Program
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This workshop addresses two important components identified by the National Reading Panel as needed for effective reading instruction - Reading Rate (Fluency) and Reading comprehension. These successful components are a great addition to the video curriculum by providing instruction in the specific areas of reading rate and reading comprehension. They are not intended to provide a comprehensive dyslexia intervention.Who should attend: Dyslexia Training Program Users
Participants will learn how to incorporate Rite Flight into the Dyslexia Training Program to enhance their program. Rite Flight manuals are included in the price of the workshop. Additional Rite Flight materials will be available for purchase at the workshop.A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.Event: TSRH Literacy Program Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 27 - Thursday, October 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This workshop, designed for teachers and paraprofessionals currently facilitating the TSRH Literacy Program, will provide the knowledge and tools to implement and sustain effective dyslexia program using the curriculum.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.
NovemberEvent: School-Based Identification of Dyslexia: Intermediate Level
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This seminar is designed for Texas educators with some experience in the dyslexia identification process who would like to review, refine and update their knowledge.
Who should attend:
• dyslexia designees
• dyslexia resource persons
• assessment personnel
• educators responsible for administering tests and performance measures and using results to identify students with dyslexia and recommend placement.A certificate of attendance will be provided for documentation of CEUs.
Please download the event brochure and registration form or contact Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or susan.dyess@tsrh.org for more information.March
Event: Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia Training Opportunity
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This curriculum contains the five key components of effective reading instruction supported by the National Reading Panel and mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. This curriculum is designed for use by Academic Language Therapists for small group instruction of students with dyslexia (7 years and older). Training consists of an initial three day workshop with two additional one-day follow up sessions scheduled at a later date. For additional information please contact Kristal Sims at (214) 559-7885 or e-mail kristal.sims@tsrh.org. Course cost: $677.00.