Decoding Dyslexia NC hosts parent workshops throughout the year via Zoom. Past topics have included Dyslexia Simulations, Written Expression Deficits, and Understanding School Literacy Screening. Upcoming events will be posted on our home page, along with a link to RSVP. Whenever possible, we will link workshop slides and recordings to this page. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming workshop!

2023

May 23, 2023- Technology Resources for Reading & Writing!
Technology consultant and speech pathologist Joan Green discusses her top tech recommendations to support reading and writing for students of all ages, as well as adults. If you have any questions, Joan is happy to help! Contact information is available here https://innovativespeech.com/contact/

Workshop Handouts
Workshop Video

February 16, 2023- A Doctor with Dyslexia
Guest speaker, cardiologist Dr. Scott Jerome, discusses his personal experiences with dyslexia, and how he learned to embrace his differences and find pathways to success!
Workshop Video
Resources Mentioned:
1. ChatGPT- https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
2. Stable Diffusion Online- https://stablediffusionweb.com/
3. Dragon Dictation Software- https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html
4. Grammarly Speech to Test Software- https://www.grammarly.com/

January 26, 2023- Understanding School Literacy Screening   
Topics covered in this workshop:
-The purpose of universal screening
-NC policy on screening
-Understanding mCLASS DIBELS screening results
-What happens next?
-BOG/EOG reading assessments
-Parent rights

Workshop Slides
Workshop Video