The International Dyslexia Association Washington State Branch

LXCL:This ticket is to attend both morning and afternoon sessions: Understanding Dyslexia &amp; Structured Literacy + The Mechanics of Language

Full Day (Morning + Afternoon) 8:30AM-3:30PM

LXCL:Understanding Dyslexia &amp; Structured Literacy

Morning Session Only 8:30AM-11:30AM

LXCL:The Mechanics of Language

Afternoon Session Only 12:30PM-3:30PM

Join us in Vancouver, WA for a day focused on evidence-based literacy instruction.  Choose the Morning Session, Afternoon Session, or the Full-Day to deepen your understanding of dyslexia, Structured Literacy, and the foundational language systems that support successful reading and writing instruction. Morning Session: Understanding Dyslexia &amp; Structured Literacy  The morning begins with a deep dive into the "why" and "how" of Structured Literacy. Educators will move beyond theory to experience the cognitive load of a struggling reader through an immersive simulation, followed by an examination of the International Dyslexia Association’s new definition of dyslexia and how it pertains to the classroom. <ul><li>Understanding the Dyslexic Brain: A look at the neurobiological origins of dyslexia and common red flags across grade levels.</li><li>The Dyslexia Simulation: A powerful, hands-on experience designed to build empathy by mimicking the processing challenges, frustration, and anxiety students face in the classroom.</li><li>Structured Literacy Essentials: An introduction to the Science of Reading and the key pillars of Structured Literacy: explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction.</li><li>Classroom Application: Strategies for creating a dyslexia-friendly environment and implementing universal screenings.</li></ul> Agenda<ul><li>Simulation of dyslexia and related language learning challenges</li><li>Overview of Structured Literacy related strategies</li><li>Introduction to accommodations and supports for creating dyslexia-friendly learning environments</li></ul> Key Learning Objectives<ol><li>Empathize with the lived experience of students with dyslexia to better inform instructional support.</li><li>Define the core components of Structured Literacy and how they differ from traditional "balanced" approaches.</li><li>Apply knowledge of dyslexia to support the needs of all literacy learners.</li></ol> Afternoon Session: The Mechanics of Language – Phonology, Orthography, &amp; Morphology The afternoon shifts from "why" to the "what." Through this interactive workshop, participants will explore three structural pillars of the English language that are essential for decoding and encoding success. Included will be an emphasis on integrating an understanding of English throughout a comprehensive literacy program across all tiers of instruction. <ul><li>Phonology (The Sound System): Mastering phonemic awareness. We will practice identifying, segmenting, and manipulating the 44 phonemes of English to ensure students can "hear" the words before they read them.</li><li>Orthography (The Writing System): Moving from sounds to symbols. This segment covers spelling patterns, syllable types, and the "rules" that govern how we represent speech in print. Educators will learn how to help students unlock complex multisyllabic words and expand their vocabulary through understanding historical connections among words.</li><li>Morphology (The Meaning System): Exploring the smallest units of meaning—prefixes, suffixes, and bases. Educators will learn how to help students unlock complex multi-morphemic words and expand their vocabulary through understanding morphemes.</li><li>Bridging the Gap: Practical activities to integrate these three elements into daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.</li></ul> Agenda<ul><li>Overview of phonology &amp; related instructional strategies</li><li>Overview of orthography &amp; related instructional strategies</li><li>Overview of morphology &amp; related instructional strategies</li></ul> Key Learning Objectives<ol><li>Define phonology, orthography, and morphology and their importance in literacy development.</li><li>Analyze the relationship between speech sounds (phonemes), print patterns (graphemes), and word parts (morphemes).</li><li>Implement immediate, evidence-based routines for word study and decoding in the K-12 classroom.</li></ol>

The International Dyslexia Association Washington State Branch

Unlocking the Code: From Dyslexia Awareness to Language Mastery (Vancouver)

2500 NE 65th Ave

Full Day (Morning + Afternoon) 8:30AM-3:30PM

$50

Morning Session Only 8:30AM-11:30AM

$30

Afternoon Session Only 12:30PM-3:30PM

$30

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