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Town Hall Panel Discussion on Reading & Dyslexia: Saturday, October 10, 2015

8/23/2015

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Why Aren't All Maryland Students Learning to Read?
How to Close the Reading Gap

Please join Decoding Dyslexia Maryland for a critical discussion on literacy practices and solutions in Maryland public schools.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month -- it's the right time to advocate for educational change for struggling readers & students with dyslexia/SLD.

Please Join Us!
The quality of teacher instruction on literacy provided by Maryland institutions of higher education is one factor that seriously impacts student literacy achievement. As the demands of society change, proficient literacy levels are required to enable students to participate fully in the workforce and in their community. Standards and certification in reading and literacy are needed to ensure literacy for all students.

Literacy by the Numbers:

  • Federal dollars appropriated for Adult Education: $563,955,000 in 2014
  • 66% of 4th-grade students in the US read below proficient on the NAEP assessment in 2013
  • 55% of MD 4th grade students read BELOW proficient, NAEP 2013
  • 72% of MD 4th-grade students with disabilities read below proficient
  • 78% of MD 4th-grade black students read below proficient
The Town Hall discussion will include perspectives from student, parent and teacher panelists on the underlying problems with literacy in our public schools.  The panels will also include expert testimony in the fields of reading neuroscience, teacher training/preparation, and student intervention/screening.

Students who are capable of learning to read and write must have the opportunity to learn.  Maryland higher education facilities must provide teachers with the skills and competencies needed to reach a variety of complex learners including Struggling readers from all social constructs, Economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, students with Dyslexia, and students with other Specific learning disabilities (SEEDS).

Location Note:  In the event the response is greater than the number of seats available, the event will be moved to a larger venue nearby.  An event update will be emailed if that happens.

Keynote: News Anchor Deborah Weiner, WBAL11 Baltimore

Panelists & Schedule
2:45-3:30   Information Tables // Refreshments
3:30-3:40   Welcome: Lisa Blottenberger: Decoding Dyslexia Maryland
3:40-3:45   Keynote Introduction: Dr. Fran Levin Bowman: Educational Specialist, bowman educational services, inc.
3:45-4:00   Keynote Speaker: Deborah Weiner: News Anchor, WBAL 11, Baltimore 
4:00-4:10   Moderator: Katharina Boser: Ph.D., Glen Elg School: Panelist Introductions
4:10-5:30   Panelist Questions
5:30-5:45   Audience Questions & Answers
5:45-6:00   Closing Remarks:  DD-MD Call to Action 

Panelists
How to Close the Reading Gap: 
The Problems
Student with dyslexia: Paul Nebel, St. Mary's County Public Schools
Parent of Student with dyslexia: Christine Bellotti, Montgomery County
Teacher of students with reading struggles & dyslexia: Lavaunda Roundtree, Special Educator, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

How to Close the Reading Gap: 
The Solutions
The Neurological Underpinnings of Reading: Dr. Donald Bolger, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology at the University of Maryland. 

What Teachers Need to Know to Teach Reading to all Students: Mary Stowe, Reading, Inclusion Specialist, William & Mary School of Education, Training and Technical Assistance Center

How to Identify and Provide Effective Instruction to Struggling Readers: Marilyn Zecher, Certified Academic Language Therapist and President of the DC-Capital Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.  Amy Siracusano, Teacher/Vice Principal/Teacher Trainer, Calvert County Public Schools

For More Information: 

Dyslexia Talking Points

Legislative Goals, DD-MD

Dyslexia Stories to Share

WHO IS MY LEGISLATOR? -- Click box in upper right-hand corner after clicking this link!



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