Learning the Rules for ai and ay

Learning the Rules for ai and ay

Have you ever wondered why we spell train and play differently? They both have the long ā sound. Like you, our parents at the center are eager to learn the same rules taught in the structured literacy program we use to remediate their children. Like you, they want to...
Are Teachers Receiving Adequate Professional Training?

Are Teachers Receiving Adequate Professional Training?

Recently, the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators published a newsletter with an article on page 9 by a trained educator. Her story is also one I have heard often about the lack of adequate professional training—and the author was a special...
Dyslexia and the Status Quo

Dyslexia and the Status Quo

Parents are always asking me great questions about their students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Most recently, a parent asked how her child’s teacher could know nothing about dyslexia. I hear this question all the time as the Director of the...
Dyslexia Dash – Kansas City 2017

Dyslexia Dash – Kansas City 2017

On October 1, 2017 join us at the Dyslexia Dash as we look to “Make America Read Again”. This family friendly 5K walk/run will take place at English Landing Park. Come walk at your leisure and connect with others in the dyslexia community or run for your best time! We...
Making Sense of Dyslexia Event

Making Sense of Dyslexia Event

REGISTER at ksmo.dyslexiaida.org Or eventbrite search “KSMO IDA Making Sense of Dyslexia” • Full day Friday: $125 • Full day IDA Member Discount: $115 • Early Bird Discount prior to March 31st o $100 (non IDA member) o $90 (for IDA Member) • Students with valid ID:...