9th Annual Dyslexia Virtual Conference - EDC-X728Y

Course Description

Credit Validation for Dyslexia Training Institute Participants Only

This virtual conference will feature 13 presentations. Registrants will have 24-hour access to all pre-recorded workshops and presentations throughout the entire conference duration (February 24 – March 14, 2025). After viewing each workshop, participants can post their questions on the workshop’s discussion board, where experts will provide responses.

Conference topics include: structured word inquiry, vocabulary, comprehension, linguistic concepts, advocacy, dyslexia simulation, culturally responsive teaching, curriculum-based measures (CBMs), neuroscience, the framework for the science of reading, and teaching high-frequency words.

Learner Outcomes

• Develop skills to effectively teach evidence-based vocabulary strategies and structured read-alouds that enhance language comprehension
• Apply research-based approaches to phoneme-grapheme correspondence, decoding, and word analysis to improve reading proficiency
• Integrate social-emotional learning with literacy instruction to address diverse learning needs and support students' growth
• Utilize CBM assessments and data to screen for dyslexia and implement instructional strategies that promote critical thinking and comprehension
• Design rigorous, comprehensive literacy lessons that embed multiple components of reading instruction to foster student progress and engagement

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Dyslexia Training Institute Participants.