Learning Ally

Dyslexia: Biases, Barriers, and Breakthroughs
2022-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Research clearly identifies effective interventions for children with dyslexia. Still, the evaluation process remains often unclear and inconsistent. Disturbingly, Black students frequently receive fewer intensive resources to address their challenges. This happens for various reasons, including unconscious biases and lower expectations. An accurate dyslexia diagnosis can change the game for all students. This is especially true for those who risk being left behind if their needs go unmet.
In this vital edWebinar, speaker Jeannette Roberes addresses critical flaws in the evaluation process. She explores key principles impacting marginalized students who often face under- or misdiagnosis. Furthermore, we examine the historical perspective of testing. This helps us understand current systemic barriers to a dyslexia diagnosis.
Key Insights on Dyslexia Evaluation and Equity:
This session provides clear, actionable knowledge for K-12 educators. Viewers will learn:

Specific, identifiable barriers to a dyslexia diagnosis that disproportionately affect marginalized students.
What types of standardized tests make up a complete, thorough dyslexia evaluation.
Which core literacy skills an equitable assessment must meticulously measure.

This recorded edWebinar is essential for K-12 teachers, special educators, and district leaders. We must commit to equitable, research-backed practices to ensure every student gets the support they need.
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The Simple View of Educational Success: Lessons from the Field
2022-09-20 14:00 - 15:00
What truly makes a school succeed against the odds? In this powerful edLeader Panel, Rebecca Miles, an early literacy coach consultant, shares her compelling practitioner’s story. She recounts the transformation of her former school and her attempts to replicate that success county-wide. Through these experiences, both successful and challenging, she developed a powerful framework: The Simple View of Educational Success. This model provides a clear formula for achieving true equitable instruction.
Rebecca will share lessons learned from schools and their leadership. She identifies critical factors that drive high-performing schools, especially those overcoming significant barriers. Furthermore, she outlines actionable strategies you can use to implement this framework in your own setting, regardless of your school’s starting point.
Key Insights on Educational Leadership and Equity:
This session provides school and district leaders with proven strategies for transformative change. Viewers will:

Examine the components of The Simple View of Educational Success.
Learn how leaders at all levels can foster equitable instruction by focusing on foundational elements.
Hear inspiring real-world examples of schools that achieved remarkable success by applying this simple, yet powerful, framework.
Discover practical steps for implementing this formula to promote systemic school improvement.

This recorded edLeader Panel is essential for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders committed to accelerating student achievement through equity and effective leadership.
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