Dyslexia Training Institute

Another myth about is that kids outgrow it. That somehow, when they become adults, their dyslexia disappears. That's not true. Kids with dyslexia become adults with dyslexia. You CAN remediate it so that you can learn to read and cope with it, but it never goes away.

Heading to a school board meeting to advocate for students with dyslexia? Feel free to grab a copy of our speech to the San Diego Unified School Board for inspiration!

Dyslexia Speech for School Board Meeting – Dyslexia Training Institute As you probably know, Autism affects one in 52 children which is 2% of the population. So, every school in San Diego Unified is affected by autism. What you might not know is the dyslexia affects 1 in 5 children, that is 20% of the students in your district. This means that in every classroom from k...

Are you teaching your students the meaning of words? Here's why you should.

Teaching Syllables Can Mask Meaningful Morphemes To help beginning readers grasp the difference between written and spoken language, start with the meaning of the words rather than their syllabic breakdown.

One of the myths about dyslexia is that it's just students seeing words or letters backwards. That's not what dyslexia is. In fact, reversing letters and words is developmentally normal through the first grade.

Listen and watch as students with dyslexia share their message!

A Message from Dyslexia Students with dyslexia describe what dyslexia is and is not and share their experience with dyslexia. This is an informational video to promote dyslexia awar...

If your child with dyslexia feels socially or emotionally unsafe at school due their disability, they are not alone. It's a more common feeling than one may think.

Issue 15: Dyslexia: Creating a Safety Net at School | Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley discusses how students with dyslexia can feel socially and emotionally unsafe at school due to their struggles with reading and writing and suggests adjustments that could make a massive difference in helping students with dyslexia feel safe at school.

When students understand the spelling of a word, they are more likely to spell it correctly and be able to read it aloud. Don't forget to teach the how and why behind spelling!

Learn the basic tenets of Structured Literacy, examples of multisensory teaching/learning strategies, the history of Orton-Gillingham & why it is important to understand when working with struggling readers in this 4-week online class starting in Sept!

Introduction to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham Approach – Dyslexia Training Institute Educators in all capacities, parents, psychologists, private practitioners, SLPs, advocates, district staff, school staff, etc.

"So, what is this ‘appropriate intervention” anyway? Well, read on to find out…"

Dyslexia: The Anatomy of an Appropriate and Effective Intervention These days it’s pretty hard to deny the existence of dyslexia. We know that it affects up to 1 in 5 people. We know that it occurs on a continuum from mild to profound. We know that it affects a student’s ability to decode and spell words. We also know that students with dyslexia are often intel...

"Waiting to see" how a student does next month or next year or in the next grade only puts them behind and makes them feel worse about themselves. Early intervention is key.

Let’s make this the year of more efficient, meaningful and effective IEP meetings.

Dyslexia: A Fresh Start for the Fall – Dyslexia Training Institute Dyslexia: A Fresh Start for the Fall (Photo by JustinCinMD/flickr) Download the PDF version of this article here. Dyslexia: A Fresh Start for the Fall If you are anything like me, the summer is a respite from IEPs, 504s, meetings, letters, assessments, policies, laws, services…should I go on? But ...

Let's talk goal writing when it comes to IEPs for students with dyslexia...

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When you give your students the tools they need to learn and succeed, they can do anything!

Did you know the Dyslexia Training Institute offers a Dyslexia Certificate Program? The program is designed on quality evidence-based research and will teach participants about dyslexia & train you to implement the 1st level of the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) Approach. Learn more!

Dyslexia Certificate Program – Dyslexia Training Institute Educators in all capacities, parents, psychologists, private practitioners, SLPs, advocates, district staff, school staff, etc.

Learn more about the adult side of dyslexia with Dr. Kelli.

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There's a misconception that students with dyslexia can't learn to read. That's not true. With remediation and practice, they absolutely can learn how to read!

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You can't just wing it. Linguistics is a science and orthography should be taught that way.

It's been 10 years since this article was written and so much has changed in the world of dyslexia. We'd like to think that we helped move things along in some small way. To all of the the others who stepped out & became punk bands, look how far we've come.

Dyslexia: Be a Punk Band – Dyslexia Training Institute Download the PDF version of this article here. In a previous article, Dyslexia: Hear Us Roar, I made a statement that we need to be louder and less polite. Well, we are getting there. It is a very exciting time to be part of the dyslexia community. There are grass roots movements like Decoding Dysle...

When words don't seem to make sense, it's time to dive deeper and solve the linguistic mysteries behind them.

Making Sense of Words That Don't Introduce your students to the world of etymology and morphemes as they become linguistic detectives solving the mysteries of those puzzling "sight words."

The English language makes sense. You just have to know how to find the sense in it!

Make sure your student's IEP goals aren't disappearing from year to year!

Dyslexia: The Incredible Disappearing Goals – Dyslexia Training Institute Jason’s second IEP, that was held exactly one year later, showcased a brilliant move by the school district. His present level of fluency was reported on the new IEP to be 63 CWPM on a 4th grade passage. At this stage in 4th grade he should have been reading a 112 CWPM. So, he did not meet his pre...

Is your child with dyslexia bilingual?

Issue 21: Bilingualism and Dyslexia: Understanding the Impact and Opportunities | Ania Karwowska Ania Karwowska, a researcher in the EFL and bilingual context and mother to a dyslexic bilingual child, delves into the interconnected advantages of bilingualism and dyslexia. She emphasizes structured literacy as a crucial tool for unlocking potential and fostering biliteracy in dyslexic children.

How do you talk about dyslexia with your child? Is there specific language that you use that has made it easier for them to understand what dyslexia is?

There's still time to sign up for the August start date of the Defining Dyslexia online course! If you have ever wanted to know more about dyslexia, this is the place to start.

Courses – Dyslexia Training Institute In this four-week course, participants will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and discuss popular myths. We will discuss what dyslexia is, what it isn’t and what the appropriate interventions should include. Participants will be given the opportunity to have in-depth discussions ...

If you're looking for a great, short video to share with people about dyslexia, this one that Dr. Kelli did with TedEd is perfect!

What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same. This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain....

The world needs more people to advocate for those with dyslexia.
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If you're interested in becoming an advocate, check out our Dyslexia Advocate Certificate Program here: https://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org/certification.html The next cohort begins in October!

Every teacher in every classroom will have a student with dyslexia in their class. Some will be diagnosed and on an IEP, some will be undiagnosed and labeled "struggling readers" or, worse, "lazy" and "unmotivated." Here are some tips about what to look for and how to help so they are NEVER labeled as lazy students.

All About Dyslexia – Dyslexia Training Institute Before we get started, it is necessary to address some frequently asked questions and dispel some popular and pervasive myths:

There is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to dyslexia accommodations.

Finding the Right Accommodations — INW Dyslexia Alliance Finding the Right Accommodations There is not a “one size fits all” model for accommodations, but here are some of our thoughts on the idea… School AccommodationsAccommodations are any type of tool or strategy used to help a student succeed academically. They can be high-tech, such as computer...

As you get ready to head back to the classroom, just remember that fair does not mean equal.