Upcoming Events

Passionate education professionals and language enthusiasts are invited to this informal gathering, limited to a maximum of 10 attendees, which will be the third in a series of book discussions on Mark Seidenberg's book, Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can't, and What Can Be Done About It. On January 13, our chapters chat will focus on Chapters 8-9.  Educator attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying 1.5 clock hours for continuing education. CLICK HERE to…

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…

Learn tips and tricks for building strong foundational reading skills. During this interactive presentation led by Jennifer Kopp-Parks, parents and educators will learn: key elements for literacy success in all children how to recognize when a child is struggling with reading how to build and reinforce literacy skills through fun and engaging activities at home and school how to access readily-available, free resources Presenter:  Jennifer Parks is a Level 1 and Level 2 Wilson Certified Teacher/Wilson Dyslexia Therapist, a Wilson…

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Mark your calendars for Dyslexia Day at the Capitol 2020 on February 11th, 2020 from 8:30 AM-1 PM! Let's host the largest gathering yet! We will be in Capitol Room 230 from 8:30 AM- 1 PM and have more events lined up as they are confirmed. For now, mark your calendar and plan to join us as we advocate for Dyslexia across the state!

"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…

CLICK HERE to for more information and to register to join us in-person or via live-stream. 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. Check-in at 6:30 and enjoy the opportunity to visit with our panelists and other attendees until the presentation begins at 7:00. Following the presentation, our panelists will answer questions from the audience. Presenters & Q & A Panelists: Renee…

Another free outreach event brought to you by Dyslexia Forsyth in partnership with IDA-GA and DDGA.  More information and registration coming soon!