Webinar Archive: Remediating and Accommodating Students with SLD/Dyslexia at the Secondary Level


Originally Broadcast on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

School teams face multiple challenges in meeting the learning needs of secondary-level students with SLD/Dyslexia. This recorded webinar focuses on the systems-level issues pertinent to providing accommodations and specialized reading and writing instruction for these students.

A range of low-to-high assistive technology (AT) will be explored that can support students' access to general education curricular content. In addition, a Connecticut Director of Special Education will discuss her district-level strategy for building capacity to meet the needs of secondary students with SLD/Dyslexia. The structures of secondary education will be explored, including staffing and scheduling solutions unique to middle and high school programs.


Presenters

Margie Gillis, Ed.D.
President & Founder, Literacy How

Jane Lefante, M.S. Ed., CAPS
Assistive Technology Specialist
New England Assistive Technology (NEAT), at Oak Hill

Allison Van Etten
Director of Special Services
Stonington Public Schools

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Additional Info

  • Resource Topic: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
  • Source: SERC, CSDE
  • Year of Publication: 2017
  • Resource Type: file: .PDF, Video, Multimedia