Kentucky Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

06/30/2024

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Parents, understanding the science of reading will help you become a more effective advocate for your child. The Iowa Reading Research Center offers this short FREE online learning module for caregivers that covers -

➡ What the science of reading is
➡ 5 important pillars of reading instruction
➡ How to know if your child's school is embracing the science of reading

Go here to access the course: https://sor.irrc-learning.org/

02/26/2024

Here is a chance to give your feedback to the US Senate about Literacy and how reading is taught. The link to give feedback is on the last page of this document. While this is highly politicized, we have a chance for our voices to be heard.

There is a call for input on literacy. In my experience, input to such groups *from groups* can be very effective.

02/23/2024

In a major initiative to empower educators, school leaders, families, and communities in their efforts to support reading, FCRR has introduced "The Academy" – a comprehensive platform offering support to use evidence-based tools and resources. https://bit.ly/49roERT

12/26/2023

There are some great resources here!

Take part in literacy experiences at home. Taking part can develop your child’s reading ability, comprehension, and language skills. It could also improve your child’s interest in reading, attitude towards reading, and focus.

12/02/2023

This is a great article from Tiffany Peltier.

Centering reading instruction on word memorization instead of supporting kids in sounding out words is an inefficient practice.

11/25/2023

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Learning to read and spell the fun way!

11/24/2023

Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read

11/22/2023

Great things to share today. This is a tutorial for families!!

https://improvingliteracy.org/kit/understanding-evidence-based-literacy-practices-prek-3-family-edition?fbclid=IwAR0sFQVzmA2vxauhny9ROpJoOFXwSn6ohFfjg9FKvFahqp0eS05zhxAdBuo_aem_AQJd3FPqoMGtkRcmnTw5k9Gy7royk1qzTdBU50gklAYlaEnYKhvoRnL_By2FGqE02Lw

This toolkit helps families learn about evidence-based literacy practices in preschool through grade three and how they can be used to support all children's literacy needs in schools.

11/18/2023

Structured literacy’s the way to go, here are some things it is not.