Decoding Dyslexia Iowa

A grassroots movement driven by IOWA families/educators concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within our Iowa schools.

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A few years ago, every teacher at this Ohio school did their own thing when it came to reading instruction.... https://t.co/5ks1qpi7dD

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Parents, if your child has dyslexia, yes, you should tell them. When we whisper and hide, we increase shame. https://t.co/XOnMenkmMn

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Have you seen this video yet? Watch a 9 year old with dyslexia turn Rubik's cubes into a portrait. Amazing! 👏👏 https://t.co/dD9EzXkfim

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This rise in special education funding is an improvement! But it still falls waaaaaay short of what the federal government promised to provide when it passed the Individuals with... https://t.co/wHHIhDIp1W

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Do you ❤️ someone with dyslexia? We've got a shirt for you - just in time for Valentine's Day!!!

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Classroom, reading, and special ed teachers - do you know what digraphs are and how to teach them directly and explicitly? Or does your instruction assume kids will pick up on them as they practice reading... https://t.co/SPuRQneXH2

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Here is an update on our state's efforts to implement new guidelines for how seclusion rooms and restraint... https://t.co/3j3DWpzniz

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Phonemic awareness in kindergarten is one of the best predictors of later... https://t.co/fSXWiFKEKk

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A parent ran into Sir Richard Branson in New York City recently and asked to take his picture for her daughter, who has #dyslexia. He made this video message for her instead! https://t.co/0i3npwFnLo

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Good morning! We are back from our holiday break and excited to tell you about some dyslexia events! This first one is NEXT WEEK in Omaha and a great opportunity for parents to learn about advocacy. Tonight we will share info about our April... https://t.co/yF56DS9Xtr

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If you're traveling for the holidays, APM Reports education reporter Emily Hanford has a new report ready for listening! It's about the powerful people who have recently weighed in on... https://t.co/xgAN8hGH6u

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Voice Dream makes some great apps for people with dyslexia. And they're having a holiday sale - so be sure to check them out! The sale runs through December 28th. https://t.co/csvgDA6ISU

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It shouldn't take a lawsuit for students with #dyslexia or any disability to get an appropriate education. https://t.co/xwzf5dZERq

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Education Week's coverage of Richard Allington's inflammatory presentation at the Tennessee International Literacy Association conference:

In an... https://t.co/Q0trE3msSS

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The Iowa Reading Research Center now offers assistive technology consultations for students with dyslexia and their families! https://t.co/gSRsCX21xx

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IEP check-up time! Does your child or student have an accuracy goal for reading? Is it to read around 80% of the words correctly? The passage below shows what a student would read if they read 20% of the... https://t.co/aIpNx3HfeW

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Thank you Allison for holding this fundraiser for DDIA! And Happy Birthday! Donating to Allison's fundraiser, or holding your own Facebook fundraiser, is a great way to support DDIA. We receive 100% of... https://t.co/13bGEgXMTy

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When we talk about dyslexia, we usually talk about problems with reading, writing and spelling. Some feel this deficit model falls short and does not capture strengths often found in... https://t.co/2i620WNveu

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Happening now - the final meeting of Iowa's Dyslexia Task Force. On the agenda today is finalizing the group's written report of recommendation for the legislature and other stakeholder groups. https://t.co/uOGi8FhOpV