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November 2019
Creating Change in Your Community for Students with Dyslexia
Check-in begins at 6:30. Enjoy the opportunity to visit with other attendees before the presentation begins at 7:00. Decoding Dyslexia Georgia (DDGA) is part of a network of parents and educators concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within the public education system. DDGA played a powerful role in the passing of Georgia's SB48, the Dyslexia bill. Now the state of Georgia is beginning efforts to implement the new law, including creating new procedures for dyslexia identification and support.…
Find out more »December 2019
Understanding Struggling Readers: Could it be Dyslexia?
Description: Do you know someone who struggles with reading, spelling, and writing? Come learn what dyslexia is, what it isn't, and what evidence-based research tells us works. After the presentation, our speaker Renee Bernhardt will invite questions from the audience. Presenter: Renee Bernhardt, MS, EdS, WDT has taught students in first through twelfth grade during her teaching and administrative careers in upstate New York and Georgia. Renee has earned a Master of Science degree in Literacy, a Specialist degree in Curriculum, and Instruction…
Find out more »January 2020
Creating Change in Your Community for Students with Dyslexia
Check-in begins at 6:30. Enjoy the opportunity to visit with other attendees before the presentation begins at 7:00. Decoding Dyslexia Georgia (DDGA) is part of a network of parents and educators concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within the public education system. DDGA played a powerful role in the passing of Georgia’s SB48, the Dyslexia bill. Now the state of Georgia is beginning efforts to implement the new law, including creating new procedures for dyslexia identification and support. Colleen…
Find out more »February 2020
Experience Dyslexia – A Simulation
"Experience Dyslexia – A Learning Disabilities Simulation" is a hands-on experience, designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily. Participants rotate among six learning stations that simulate various language-related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. This event is free and open to adults only. Please click here to register. Limited spaces are available. We encourage you to let others know about this event. This event will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please plan to…
Find out more »Dyslexia and Anxiety
Another free outreach event brought to you by Dyslexia Forsyth in partnership with IDA-GA and DDGA. More information and registration coming soon!
Find out more »March 2020
The Science and Art of Dyslexia – 2020 IDA-GA Annual Conference
Planning is underway for the annual IDA-GA Dimensions of Dyslexia Conference to be held March 21, 2020, at Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA. This year's conference title is THE SCIENCE AND ART OF DYSLEXIA. Call for Speaker Proposals: The International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch welcomes proposals from education professionals to present current research-based information at the 2020 conference: The Science and Art of Dyslexia. The IDA focus of structured literacy and knowledge and practice standards for teachers will be…
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