Northwest Dyslexia Success

12/14/2021

I LOVE when furry friends join in on the learning! Working on 3 syllable words is ruff, I mean tough, work.

09/30/2021

09/02/2021

Don't be afraid to talk with your child about how their brain works and why reading/spelling might be difficult for them. There is freedom in knowledge.

07/23/2021

NEW writing course using The Institute for Excellence in Writing. Accredited instructor. Check out northwestdyslexiasuccess.com for more information.

07/13/2021

Great information!

What is Phonological Memory? Phonological memory is the ability to hold information (numbers, sounds, words) in working or short-term memory for temporary storage. Students must be able to hold information long enough to process it, use it, and then transfer it to long-term memory. Why Poor Phonolog...

05/26/2021

Fascinating research.

https://news.stanford.edu/2015/05/28/reading-brain-phonics-052815/?fbclid=IwAR3GHnAPb4Xt8j2FaR5N354rY5pXWfQeO4wmlINDrLt1aSFUlpV2cXrFa2o

Stanford Professor Bruce McCandliss found that beginning readers who focus on letter-sound relationships, or phonics, increase activity in the area of their brains best wired for reading.

05/15/2021

Great news!

Happy update from Beaverton School District!!

We learned this week that all K-2 teachers will be receiving training in the area of phonemic awareness using Heggerty materials. K-2 teachers will also be receiving training in phonics using Secret Stories, and all K-2 staff will be attending a Supporting Students with Dyslexia session in June. Those who cannot attend will receive the training this Fall. In addition to that, the plan is to have Academic Coaches (previously called intervention teachers) begin the LETRS training this fall as a cohort (if approved in the budget). There will be 40 educators trained. They are also purchasing decodable books to be used by the academic coach with students in intervention. This is really exciting news and a great step forward! ADVOCATES NEEDED AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL! Email: [email protected] to get connected and to keep this going!

04/30/2021

What exactly is working memory and how can you help your child improve it?

Working memory games can help kids get better at remembering and using information. Here are eight simple ways to improve working memory in your child.

04/27/2021

What is Working Memory? Here is some great information.

Working memory helps us use information. It’s tied to executive functioning. Learn how it affects kids with learning and thinking differences and how to help with working memory.

04/25/2021

Super interesting!

04/25/2021

In this new normal due to the pandemic, it is best to be aware of what to be on the lookout for because dyslexic students learn so differently.