Resources for Parents & Teachers

Learning Programs for Parents & Teachers

This section is designed to assist parents & teachers in finding programs that will help them effectively teach their dyslexic children or students. There are many workshops and courses available to parents and teachers on how to teach dyslexic children and teens. This information is critical to understand because dyslexic children think and learn in a way which is both visual and kinesthetic. These courses, workshops, & lectures teach parents and teachers to effectively teach kids by using a multi-sensory approach to learning. With the right tools and training, a parent or teacher can help turn a student that is frustrated and failing into an academically successful and confident student. On this page, you will find many workshops, lectures and courses that specialize in visual & multi-sensory approaches toward learning. These programs offer many excellent options, but always do your research before choosing the best suited program for your child.

Parents….

Obtaining assistance from professionals that specialize in dyslexia is recommended when possible, but sometimes this option can be too costly and other options need to be explored. Regardless of your budget situation, YOU can become a successful specialized dyslexic teacher in your child’s life. With the right tools and training, parents can become the most effective teacher in their child’s life. To assist you in successfully teaching your dyslexic child, there are specialized training courses and educational kits designed specifically for dyslexia. Below is a list of providers:

Davis Workshops, Lectures, & Courses

Tags: teaching programs, workshops, courses, & tutor certification program for parents & teachers of kids, Teens & Adults with dyslexia, Leaning disabilities, ADD, parents & teachers learn how to teach students visually and in a multi-sensory way,

www.dyslexia.com DDAI and its affiliate organizations offer workshops year-round. These workshops are geared toward teachers, parents, and professionals who want to learn how to use Davis methods with students, clients, and family members.

Individuals interested in a career as a Davis provider may also enroll in the Davis Facilitator Licensing Program.

The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)

www.ortongillingham.com
Based on the time-tested Orton-Gillingham method of reading instruction, the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) offers a revised and expanded multi-sensory approach that provides students the opportunity for success and benefits every learner. For over a decade this research-validated approach has been successfully implemented by teachers to empower children at all three tiers of instruction to dramatically reduce reading failure.

The Audibox

www.audiblox2000.com is a unique developmental program, aimed at the inculcation of basic skills, which are necessary for school entry, for sustained achievement at school, and to overcome learning disabilities. Audiblox sharpens attention and concentration, develops accurate perception, improves memory, promotes logical thinking, and improves reading, spelling, handwriting and math. Audiblox is effective to prevent and overcome dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning difficulties. For more information on training for parents and teachers click here www.audiblox2000.com/usa/training.htm

Reading from Scratch Workshops

http://www.dyslexia.org A training course will explain how to identify dyslexia in a reading-disabled student. Lectures and demonstration lessons will show participants how to achieve optimum use of the material with all students. No previous recollection of phonics or spelling rules is required. It will enable educators as well as friendly, intelligent non-professionals to become successful tutors for students with a wide variety of reading problems besides dyslexia, and has been exceptionally effective in ESL classes. The workshop is designed for educators, parents, home schoolers, and psychologists as well as Special Education teachers.

Wilson® Professional Development

www.wilsonlanguage.com At Wilson we provide teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement our teaching strategies. This comprehensive professional development effort includes workshops, implementation seminars, and program certification supported by a nationwide team of expert Wilson trainers.