Experience Dyslexia - A Learning Disabilities Simulation

Workshop Description

This workshop is a hands-on experience designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia and other language-based impairments encounter on a daily basis.  The goal of the workshop is not to assign a label but to lead to greater empathy, understanding and       insight into working more effectively with these individuals. 

In the morning session, participants will rotate among six learning stations that simulate various language-related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. Following the station experiences, participants will come together for a general debriefing.

In the afternoon session, participants will learn more about dyslexia and    other language based  impairments.  Participants will distinguish facts from myths, discover symptoms, and  explore bypass strategies and intervention types. When the risk signs are identified early, students can be supported and helped through the educational process.

Parents are also invited to attend this workshop.  Consider sending a team of school personnel and parents as a family engagement opportunity.

Audience

PK-12 classroom teachers, special education teachers, interventionists, reading
specialists, literacy coaches, paraprofessionals, parents, principals and directors

Cost

$75.00 for CESA 8—Literacy or CIA Member School District; $150.00 for non-members.  $50.00 for any parent that is not employed by a school district . Teams are encourage to attend, after 4 participants and the 5th will be free. (CESA 8 will change all pricing in myquick.reg to reflect the Parent and Team discounts.)

CANCELLATION POLICY: Any registration cancellation must be received 7 days prior to the scheduled date to receive a refund or avoid invoicing. CESA 8 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 8 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. Registered participants not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 8 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. Participants will be notified via email through myQuickReg.com if a cancellation occurs. Please make sure all of your contact information is correct in myQuickReg.com. DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS: Due to varied dietary restrictions, CESA 8 cannot guarantee that all special dietary accommodations can be met. CESA 8 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary restrictions with advance notice, but please plan accordingly. BY REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT YOU CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOTAPE taken during the course for publicity, promotional, and/or educational purposes including but not limited to publications, presentations, newsletters, internet, and social media sources. I do this with full knowledge and consent to waive all claims for compensation for the use or for damages. If you do not consent to this statement, please send a written notice via email to the agency contact listed on the workshop posting.