Featured Events:
MEET THE CANDIDATES
DCSD Board of Education
Wednesday, October 9th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cresthill Middle School Cafeteria
9195 Cresthill Ln., Highlands Ranch
Why should you care about who is elected?
We will begin by Experiencing Dyslexia through a few simulation activities and then DCKid will moderate an open forum including questions from the audience for the candidates.
Your voice and your vote matter and we look forward to seeing you on the 9th!
REGISTER
DCSD Board of Education
Wednesday, October 9th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cresthill Middle School Cafeteria
9195 Cresthill Ln., Highlands Ranch
Why should you care about who is elected?
- the Board determines district spending
- the Board hires the superintendent
- the Board determines the district's vision
- the Board sets district policies on student engagement and curriculum
We will begin by Experiencing Dyslexia through a few simulation activities and then DCKid will moderate an open forum including questions from the audience for the candidates.
Your voice and your vote matter and we look forward to seeing you on the 9th!
REGISTER
The Power of Self-Advocacy
Learn to Create an Advocacy Presentation
Saturday, November 2nd
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills, CO 80113
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
This is a family event where our Senior YES! Ambassadors will share their personal presentations. Then, we will break into small groups so that you and your child can walk out with a personal outline for a presentation that tells their teachers about their dyslexia, their strengths, and how teachers can help them.
Registration Fee:
Suggested $5 cash donation per family to be collected at event
*At least 1 adult must accompany attendees
*Appropriate for students in grades 3 and up
Register Here
Registration closes October 31st
Questions? Marie or Sarah at yescoloradoambassadors@gmail.com
Learn to Create an Advocacy Presentation
Saturday, November 2nd
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills, CO 80113
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
This is a family event where our Senior YES! Ambassadors will share their personal presentations. Then, we will break into small groups so that you and your child can walk out with a personal outline for a presentation that tells their teachers about their dyslexia, their strengths, and how teachers can help them.
Registration Fee:
Suggested $5 cash donation per family to be collected at event
*At least 1 adult must accompany attendees
*Appropriate for students in grades 3 and up
Register Here
Registration closes October 31st
Questions? Marie or Sarah at yescoloradoambassadors@gmail.com
International Dyslexia Association
Rocky Mountain Branch
October 4-5
Vail, Colorado
Education is the key and knowledge is power! This conference provides the inspiration, information and tools to help you support your struggling reader and writer. We hope to see you there!
For more information and registration
Rocky Mountain Branch
October 4-5
Vail, Colorado
Education is the key and knowledge is power! This conference provides the inspiration, information and tools to help you support your struggling reader and writer. We hope to see you there!
For more information and registration
Thursday, October 24th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Lone Tree Library
10055 Library Way
So you think it’s dyslexia. What now? Join us in exploring this common learning difference, beginning with the early warning signs and characteristics you will observe. Then we will investigate what appropriate assessment and effective remediation looks like, incorporating the accommodations and assistive technology that can best support students in the classroom. Included are a few group activities designed to allow attendees to experience what it feels like to be dyslexic. Leave with a knowledge base that will help you empower your bright young learners!
Register
***FREE EVENT***
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Lone Tree Library
10055 Library Way
So you think it’s dyslexia. What now? Join us in exploring this common learning difference, beginning with the early warning signs and characteristics you will observe. Then we will investigate what appropriate assessment and effective remediation looks like, incorporating the accommodations and assistive technology that can best support students in the classroom. Included are a few group activities designed to allow attendees to experience what it feels like to be dyslexic. Leave with a knowledge base that will help you empower your bright young learners!
Register
***FREE EVENT***
Experience Dyslexia®
Monday, November 4th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Highlands Ranch Library
9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, Event Hall A
Join us for this hands-on simulation session that lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with language-based learning differences. Participants will be guided through six learning tasks commonly encountered in the classroom or workplace including reading comprehension, fluency, writing, spelling, listening and processing speed. These activities will be followed by a lively group discussion focusing on experiences shared and lessons learned about how to best support your students who struggle.
This event is limited to 60 participants. Please do not register unless you truly plan on attending - thank you!
Register for this FREE Event
Monday, November 4th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Highlands Ranch Library
9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, Event Hall A
Join us for this hands-on simulation session that lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with language-based learning differences. Participants will be guided through six learning tasks commonly encountered in the classroom or workplace including reading comprehension, fluency, writing, spelling, listening and processing speed. These activities will be followed by a lively group discussion focusing on experiences shared and lessons learned about how to best support your students who struggle.
This event is limited to 60 participants. Please do not register unless you truly plan on attending - thank you!
Register for this FREE Event
What We Want Everyone to Know about Dyslexia
by the YES! Ambassadors
Tuesday, November 19th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Highlands Ranch Library
Event Hall A
Come hear the Colorado YES! Ambassadors (middle and high school students with dyslexia) tell their stories. The presentation explores this very common learning difference covering characteristics, myths, accommodations, assistive technology, self-advocacy and personal stories. Included are a series of simulations designed to allow attendees to experience what it feels like to be dyslexic.
Register
free event
by the YES! Ambassadors
Tuesday, November 19th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Highlands Ranch Library
Event Hall A
Come hear the Colorado YES! Ambassadors (middle and high school students with dyslexia) tell their stories. The presentation explores this very common learning difference covering characteristics, myths, accommodations, assistive technology, self-advocacy and personal stories. Included are a series of simulations designed to allow attendees to experience what it feels like to be dyslexic.
Register
free event
Please join one of the groups below to connect with other parents in your area to share successes and support each other with challenges. If you don’t see a group in your area and are interested in starting one, feel free to reach out to COKID.org – they can help! If you are part of a group that isn't listed, please let them know and get added to the list!
Click HERE to find links to the following groups:
Adams 12
Boulder Valley
Colorado Springs
Denver
Douglas County
Grand County
Jefferson County
Littleton/Centennial
Pueblo
St. Vrain Valley
Summit County
Click HERE to find links to the following groups:
Adams 12
Boulder Valley
Colorado Springs
Denver
Douglas County
Grand County
Jefferson County
Littleton/Centennial
Pueblo
St. Vrain Valley
Summit County
DCSD Dyslexia Task Force
We are looking for parents and educators alike to join forces to advise and make recommendations to the Douglas County BOE and Superintendent regarding a district wide system for identification, intervention and supports for students with dyslexia.
Join us at our next meeting and/or training:
Next meeting TBD
Want to get involved? Email us at dyslexiaresourcegroup@comcast.net
Want to make public comment at a Douglas County School Board of Education Meeting?
Click Here for information and instructions
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Be part of the change!
We are looking for parents and educators alike to join forces to advise and make recommendations to the Douglas County BOE and Superintendent regarding a district wide system for identification, intervention and supports for students with dyslexia.
Join us at our next meeting and/or training:
Next meeting TBD
Want to get involved? Email us at dyslexiaresourcegroup@comcast.net
Want to make public comment at a Douglas County School Board of Education Meeting?
Click Here for information and instructions
.
Be part of the change!
Dyslexia in our Schools
Please complete this quick survey so we can gather data on how our schools currently view and discuss dyslexia with families. This information will be used to help districts understand the knowledge base and awareness level of dyslexia in their schools. Feel free to share.
We need your input!
Click here for Survey
Please complete this quick survey so we can gather data on how our schools currently view and discuss dyslexia with families. This information will be used to help districts understand the knowledge base and awareness level of dyslexia in their schools. Feel free to share.
We need your input!
Click here for Survey
