1 Day Workshops
In this 1-day workshop, participants will explore the official definition of dyslexia and will come to better understand how the impacts of this common specific learning disability (SLD) can affect students in the middle and high school classrooms. Participants will also learn research-based best practices to help these students manage the increase in pace, volume, and complexity of assignments and content. Additionally, participants will view sample lessons and explore ways to break down assignments to best support their students’ learning needs.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Note: This course is not designed for elementary educators.
This course is appropriate for educators at the middle and high school levels.
Materials will be provided on-site.
ADDITIONAL COURSE LOGISTICS
|July 9, 2024
8:30am - 3:00pm
I love how the instructor presented as knowledgeable but real about the students we have in front of us. It was refreshing. The information was accessible and definitely practical!
Kaia has been at Landmark since 2006. In addition to her work for Outreach, she has been a language arts teacher at Landmark High School. Previously, her roles and responsibilities included assistant director of the preparatory program, academic advisor, and full-time teacher and tutor. Kaia graduated from The College of Santa Fe with her bachelor’s in English, and she earned her master’s degree in special education from Simmons University.