Reading, Language and Learning

44th Annual Dyslexia Conference

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Keynote Address:

by

Dean Bragonier

Dear Parents, Educators and Other Partners,

Please join us at our 44th annual conference to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth, Minnesota.  We are excited to announce availability of attending via Live Streaming of conference presentations, please register as a Virtual attendee to gain access to the Live Streamed conference. Live Streaming participants automatically entered into a chance to win one of two Amazon Prime Annual Subscriptions. The non-member and IDA member  registrants from furthest away and residing in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota are eligible.

NEW FOR PARENTS: If a whole day conference is too much or too expensive! We are offering afternoon only sessions designed with parents in mind for a reduced conference fee. Join us! A dyslexia simulation, and special education law session are on tap this year.

 KEYNOTE: The Golden Age of Dyslexia Dawning

Dean Bragonier A historical perspective on Dyslexia and how technology will revolutionize the way the world perceives us.

DAY LONG WORKSHOP: The Lost Art of Teaching Spelling

Nancy Coffman, Director of Outreach/Training for the Shelton School It seems that the knowledge of the rules for spelling is all but lost. Our students are given worksheets and lists of words, but no explicit instruction. Teachers deserve instruction in the rules that govern how we spell and the strategies for teaching those rules. This interactive, multisensory seminar will guide teachers through the normal spelling development, the importance of phonological awareness, the alphabetic principles, and the rules that govern how we can confidently spell 85% of the English words. Teachers will leave with materials to guide their instruction and strategies to improve the spelling skills of their students. 

DAY LONG WORKSHOP: There's an App for That!

 David Winters, PhD and Professor in the Department of Special Education at Eastern Michigan University

TWO SESSIONS: Cognition, Language and Acquisition of Math Competency

Christopher Woodin, Ed.M. and specialist in the fields of mathematics and learning disabilities Learning math can be challenging, especially for students who have specific learning disabilities. Language skills, executive functioning, motor planning, and math-specific visual processing skills all play a role in acquiring math competency. Specific deficits and their resulting impact will be explored.

Additional sessions from regional speakers on a variety of topics, see conference brochure at www.umw.dyslexiaida.org

Our Silent Auction, numerous vendors with products of interest, and special member benefits will also be available for in person attendees.

Crowne Plaza is connected to our conference facility for your convenience. Register for your room at https://aws.passkey.com/e/49582663 @115.00/night.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the conference.

Please make your selections during registration so we have a rough idea of the number of live attendees. Please note, we will have handouts available on-line prior to the conference.  You will want to be sure to print out what you need before the conference, as handouts will not be distributed in sessions, unless noted. They will continue to be available on-line for a short period after the conference, in case you forget. 

Remember:

To gain access to Live Streamed Conference please register as a Virtual attendee.

Thank you.

Brian Pittenger, Conference Committee Chair

 

 

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