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Join us for a Summer Book Study! We are reading From Talking to Writing by Jennings and Haynes. DC IDA members can register here -https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOusrz0uH9apgyCy2EHnKGMJwr_qDvFT #/registration

DC IDA members! Have you been a member for 25 years or more? If yes, do you know you are an "Orton Oak"? Please let us know who you are so we can celebrate you during our 75th anniversary!

Don’t go anywhere: even though October is over, we post resources, event information, and more year-round!🥳

Thank you for following us and learning more about Dyslexia Awareness this past month.♥️

📢 Explore the FAQs of DC Law 23-191! 📚

Dive into the details of the Amendment Act of 2020, dedicated to addressing dyslexia and reading difficulties in Washington, D.C.📖

Let's spread awareness and knowledge to support our dyslexic community! 💙




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Our last Myth vs Fact for !

❌Myth: Dyslexia goes away once kids learn to read.

✅Fact: Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability that exists even after learning to read. It can still impact spelling, writing, and reading fluently.📚📝

The International Dyslexia Association hosts in-person and virtual events to celebrate, educate, and support the dyslexia community. 📚✨

Check out the full list of events on the IDA website below and mark your calendars for these informative and inspiring gatherings.👐🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Let's come together to raise awareness and promote understanding about dyslexia! 💙

Events - International Dyslexia Association Events Archive - International Dyslexia Association

📚 Dyslexia Awareness Month Spotlight 🧡 Exploring the World of Words at Planet Word Museum, D.C.! 🌍📖

Did you know that the Planet Word Museum is an incredible place to celebrate language and literacy? 🏛️✨ ✨

For Dyslexia Awareness Month, let's recognize how this museum fosters a love for words and language diversity. It's an inclusive space that celebrates the beauty of communication in all its forms! 🗣️📝

Check out this event to meet the researcher! 🎉

Meet the Researcher: A Morning with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan All passes for this program have been claimed. A walk-up waitlist will be available on the day of the program. Please check in with Planet Word staff prior to the…

❌Myth: Dyslexia is caused by vision problems: dyslexia causes people to see letters and numbers backward.🤔

✅Fact: The exact cause of dyslexia is unknown but research indicates that it appears to be connected to brain anatomy and how the brain functions.🧠

DCIDA has many useful resources for educators and families available on Youtube. Be sure to check out some of the great content available.📺

♥️Let's spread awareness until everyone can read! Find more resources at:

DC Branch of International Dyslexia Association - YouTube DCIDA serves dyslexic individuals, their families, the local community of educators and interventionists, and education policymakers. Please check us out on ...

As science-based reading instruction has become increasingly popular, educators have felt guilty about their previous teaching methods.⏰

Remember that you are not alone or at fault, and that transitioning now will help many more students to learn!💡🧠

'I Literally Cried': Teachers Describe Their Transition to Science-Based Reading Instruction Teachers describe their journeys as they navigated the changing landscape of literacy instruction.

📚 Myth vs. Fact for Dyslexia Awareness Month 🧡

Myth: Dyslexic students cannot be intellectually gifted. 🤔

Fact: Students with any learning disability can also be intellectually gifted. The term "twice exceptional," or 2e, is used to describe these incredible individuals! 🌟

🧠 It's time to celebrate the unique strengths and talents of dyslexic individuals. Their intelligence knows no bounds! 🌈💡

Learn more about 2e students and help spread awareness this Dyslexia Awareness Month. Knowledge is power! 💪💙