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03/15/2024

These are the resources I often referenced when I was an advocate. They are excellent and every parent of a student with an IEP should own, read and use them. -Kim Hillard

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12/13/2023

"As a parent of children who were struggling with reading and phonemic awareness, I feel compelled to express my sincere gratitude to the Reading Group for their unwavering commitment to the Champaign-Urbana community."

As a parent of children who were struggling with reading and phonemic awareness, I feel compelled to express my sincere gratitude to the Reading Group for their unwavering commitment to

07/26/2023

This is an amazing opportunity!!

07/13/2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom supported legislation for California to have universal dyslexia screening and it just passed. Here he is talking about his own experiences with dyslexia and how he compensates as Governor of the most populated state.

Did you know that Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has dyslexia? In this video, he and a teen with dyslexia talk about their shared challenges.

07/10/2023

This is why we have our reading teachers all trained inSLANT System Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy!!

A new report from the Teacher Expert Education Panel has recommended that university education faculties establish core content that reflects evidence-based practices.

07/10/2023

Speech to text is really helpful for many students to get thoughts on paper, and reading that aloud to edit is also a crucial step in writing. It helped this one write a dissertation.

Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing. ✍️ 🤩

Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or as modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, a 2022 study where college-age students were separated into two groups and asked to read mistake-riddled texts either silently or aloud shows.

07/10/2023

Simulations are powerful. You think you might know, but then you find out how much you don’t know and how hard these kids are working with simulations.

Attention Central Illinois!! This is s FREE program for you!
Dyslexia Basics + Simulation
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Forrest Public Library
301 W. James St., Forrest, IL
Sign up here!! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/everyonereadingillinois/933874

07/10/2023

One of our favorite podcasts!!

Join Winifred A. Winston in this inspiring episode where we delve into the incredible journey of our guest Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore. She defied the odds and transformed her life from a place of hardship to one of tremendous success. Despite facing challenges like undiagnosed dyslexia, low self-est...