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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Rocky Mountain Branch of IDA Events
Registration is Closed for Reading in the Rockies 2024
Thank you for a great conference – See you in Colorado Springs in 2025!
Reading in the Rockies aims to provide a time and place for teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to learn, collaborate, and relax in a beautiful environment. Our speakers address relevant, essential and distinctive topics to build your capacity to support student success, improve your teaching skills, expand your thinking and continue to cultivate your knowledge with practical application strategies. This year is no exception, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all at Copper Mountain!
Reading in the City 2025
SAVE THE DATE! – April 26, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado
Reading in the City is an annual one-day educational event, held at various locations within the conveniences of the metro-Denver area in Colorado. Catering to families and professionals who work with the dyslexia community, our topics are focused on the science of reading, brain research, practical application strategies, and the many ways we can provide research-backed support.
IDA Events
IDA 2024 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE
October 24-26, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas
The International Dyslexia Association will proudly celebrate its 75th Anniversary. We’re planning special events to commemorate this significant milestone during the conference. This year’s event will not only be a showcase of cutting-edge research and best practices but also a celebration of our shared commitment to dyslexia advocacy and support.
Make plans now to be a part of this extraordinary experience. Join us in Dallas for the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference 2024 and contribute to the legacy of advancing dyslexia education!
Local Groups, Event, and Resources
Please note that IDA-RMB does not endorse any specific individual, business, school, or program. Please contact the particular service providers below for more information.
Our policy is that we will promote free and public events without charge that align with our mission and vision. Events, organizations, or businesses that charge a fee are asked to contact us about paid listing opportunities.
Dyslexia Discovery Day at the Bookies Bookstore in Denver
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6pm MT
The Bookies Bookstore, 2085 S Holly St. Denver, CO 80222
Join us for an engaging panel discussion about dyslexia; meet authors Tom Phillips and Taylor Tyng and check out their latest middle grade novels; and walk away with dyslexia resources to support yourself or your young reader!
We’ll have stations set up with each of our amazing partners, where you can learn about the myths and facts about dyslexia and get answers to your questions.
Visit our IDA-RMB and COKID Information Tables at the event.
RSVP Today via Bookies at this link!
Visit the Denver City and County Building when it’s lit up red for Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Evenings from Oct. 15th – Oct. 21st, 2024 at the Denver City and County Building, also known at City Hall, 1437 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80202, on the west side of the city’s Civic Center Park.
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Thank you DenCoKID for making this happen!
Legal Rights of Struggling Readers Symposium
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at the University of Denver
A free Symposium on the Legal Rights of Struggling Readers! Do you want to learn more about social-emotional needs, assessment and evaluations, and the laws regarding struggling readers? If so, save the date for our free upcoming symposium. Details are being finalized, and registration links will be shared soon.
www.cokid.org
COKID – Colorado Kids Identified with DyslexiaCOKID’s mission is to ensure that all dyslexic children are identified and receive appropriate intervention and support to achieve their full potential. This parent group’s website also includes a list of different Parent Support & Dyslexia Advocacy Groups in Colorado. Visit their website for upcoming events as well as dyslexia and legislation-related resources.
www.cokid.org
Online Course for Assessing, Preventing and Overcoming Reading Difficulties
The IDA Dyslexia Digital Library
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has launched the premier Dyslexia Digital Library at www.dyslexialibrary.org to house an extensive collection of IDA’s most informative articles, fact sheets, infographics, and videos organized in a searchable, user-friendly site, including FAQs and trending topics. Families can learn strategies to help them advocate for their child with dyslexia, reading teachers can find guidance on applying the principles of Structured Literacy in their classrooms, researchers can review the work of their peers—these are just a few examples of how to use the library.
Professional Development Training
Please note that IDA-RMB does not endorse any specific individual, business, school, or program. Please contact the particular service providers below for more information.
Our policy is that we will promote free and public events without charge that align with our mission and vision. Events, organizations, or businesses that charge a fee are asked to contact us about paid listing opportunities.
Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham is an engaging approach to teaching and learning which enables participants to successfully provide Orton Gillingham targeted instruction to students with dyslexia as well as to equip the general population with the tools they need to succeed and excel in reading, writing and in spelling and math. An accredited training Fellow in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham, Ron Yoshimoto developed these nationally and internationally acclaimed Orton-Gillingham trainings.
“I appreciate how clear it is to implement with my class, the scope and sequence, lesson plans and correction procedures make it so doable. And all the materials – amazing” “I have never received such positive feedback from my teachers before!” “This is the first time I have completed a workshop and feel like I actually have the tools and materials I need to serve my dyslexic students.” “I am not a trained teacher, yet I am now empowered to help my child. Thank you.”
OGI is a CDE approved supplemental, intervention and consulting provider for the READ Act. The Yoshimoto O.G. Approach is an International Dyslexia Association approved program. Please contact us regarding scheduling school or district-based classes or in regards to certification.
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Wilson Language Training®
Professional learning and teacher support have been the primary focus of Wilson Language Training® for over 20 years. Wilson is passionate about providing educators with the knowledge and skills they need to help students who may benefit from a systematic, multisensory, structured language approach. Our hands-on professional learning programs are delivered by a nationwide team of expert Literacy Specialists and Trainers. Check out these upcoming training workshops:
November 6, 2024 – Public Fundations Level 2 Virtual Launch Workshop
November 13, 2024 – Public Fundations Level K Virtual Launch Workshop
November 15, 2024 – Public Fundations Level 3 Virtual Launch Workshop
November 20, 2024 – Public Just Words Virtual Launch Workshop
November 22, 2024 – Public Fundations Level 1 Virtual Launch Workshop
December 2-4, 2024 – Public WRS Introductory Course Central Time
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For more information about events and training opportunities in your area, or to inquire about having your event or training listed, please email us at ida_rmb@yahoo.com.