R10 Dyslexia Connects Newsletter
April 2019 2nd Edition
https://youtu.be/piUOZbs5Ko8
Midlothian High School Students are Making a Difference
Be inspired by Lily Miller and Genesis Baze from Midlothian Heritage High School. They chose Dyslexia Awareness as their UIL project and their creativity and passion have ignited conversations and awareness in their district.
https://youtu.be/4WGoYh7YhFQ
Working Memory
Understand how dyslexia students process information with this short introductory example by Nessy productions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkNG9s-e3kQ
Meet Imran
Every month we'll bring you the story of a young person who has faced the challenge of dyslexia and how they come out on top. Be inspired by Imran, an empowered high school student who uses classroom strategies to be independent and confident.
https://youtu.be/MMVXh0199t0
Sight Words
Sight words compose of more than 75% of most reading passages and can impact fluency. Utilize this sight word warm up strategy to improve reading independence and confidence.
https://youtu.be/u1mmESuu3do
Dyslexia Parent Library
Become a stronger advocate by educating your family with these informative books that address students with dyslexia and their social / emotional needs.
The Alphabet War
Make an emotional connection with Adam's journey as he navigates the introduction of the alphabet from the perspective of a student with dyslexia.
Ox, House, Stick The History of Our Alphabet
Empower dyslexia students, by making a logical connection with letters.
Fish in a Tree
Read about a middle school student that is inspired by a teacher as she overcomes the challenges of dyslexia.
Technology Support
Let me introduce Nancy Watson one of our Digital Learning Consultants from Region 10. She is a resource for parents and districts to utilize technology to help grow independence and confidence for students with dyslexia. This highlighted tool and tutorial is a must!!!
"Immersive Reader in One Note"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBSC_Xa0EU8&feature=youtu.be
Resources
- The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) serves our community, particularly those with dyslexia, primarily through conferences, by providing speakers, and through a special scholarship fund. Learn more HERE.
- The Academic Language Therapist Association (ATLA) will hold its annual conference April 26-27. It provides a forum for the presentation of topics related to the identification, remediation, and scientific basis of language-based learning differences that impact reading and writing. Find out more HERE.
- Get ready for Region 10's Video Storytellers Contest and Conference. Get details and entry information by clicking HERE.
Region 10 Contact
Thank you for sharing in this journey with your child. Region 10 is a resource to parents, teachers and districts. Please contact us for support or services.
Email: nancy.disterlic@region10.org
Website: Region10.org
Location: 400 E Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1454