504 Plan - Do We Need One?
Dear Joy: With school starting soon for B, I’m trying to figure out the next steps for her reading and learning for this school year....
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Questions to Ask Your Child During Reading
Ever wondered how you can assist your child while they’re reading without just telling them what the word is? Here’s a few tips with...
Will My Child’s School Accept an Outside Testing Report?
The outside testing process is intended to identify dyslexia and see where the needs are for your child and then to determine a plan...
Why the “Bed” Trick Doesn’t Work to Resolve b/d Confusion for a Dyslexic Student
I wish I could have just 5-10 minutes with every single K-3 teacher. I would explain how we so often teach the b/d concept wrong....
Double Dipping: Why More Is Not Always Better for a Dyslexic Student
How many times have I heard a school tell a parent, “We are so excited! We got extra funding, so we can get [Riley] into another...
Top 5 Things Parents Should Do So Tutoring Is More Effective
Save time and money and help your child be more successful! Here’s how: ***If you want more in depth information, follow us HERE on...
It's All About Our Students
Joy recently wrote about some of her favorite students and the impact they've had on her life. You can read the original post on Dyslexia...
Understanding Dyslexia and Its Warning Signs
Joy was interviewed on the show "Tuned in to NoCo" (radio station 99.9) to discuss dyslexia and the work we do here at the center....
Unraveling Dyslexia: Navigating the World of Learning Differences
Joy was recently interviewed by Natalie Davis and Pam Cass on their podcast "Reignite Resilience." In this two-part series, Joy and the...
Let’s Talk About 504 Plans
Why is it called a 504? 504 refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Who is eligible to be on a 504 plan? You do not need...
Why Dyslexic Students Might Not Benefit from an IEP
Originally published by Dyslexia Directions. I tell families I work with that the #1 most important thing is that a dyslexic student...
The Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan
Originally published by Dyslexia Directions. The basic overview is that an IEP (individualized education plan) means that the student...
Benefits of Getting a Formal Assessment to Identify Dyslexia
There are three main reasons why it is beneficial to get a formal assessment to identify dyslexia: IDENTITY INTERVENTION ACCOMMODATIONS I...
Bridges to Success - Audiobooks
Did you know that students with dyslexia can comprehend books, stories and articles well above their reading level? There is a very big...
Dynamic Dyslexics: Mimi Koehl
Mimi Koehl has been fascinated by how water moves since she can remember. She also has always had a passion for discovering how nature...
Dynamic Dyslexics: Sir Richard Branson - Made by Dyslexia
How did Richard Branson, who dropped out of high school when he was 15 years old, manage to become one of the richest and most successful...
Dynamic Dyslexics: Jack Horner - A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Jack Horner is a world renowned paleontologist who helped create all 4 Jurassic Park movies. He runs the biggest dinosaur research...
Dynamic Dyslexics: Leonardo da Vinci
In an effort to help our dyslexic students realize that dyslexia is not just a condition with deficits to overcome, but...
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