Featured Events:
On February 28th the House Education committee will have its hearing on HB-19 1134 in room HCR 0107. Please come give public comment (up to 3 minutes) or simply come to show your support. Wear Red and Blue. We very much need our legislators to understand what our kids go through and how important meaningful legislation and action on this issue is. This is our chance to give voice to our experiences, to empower our children to speak their truths and for us as a community to be heard.
Click here for information and public testimony guidelines
Click here for information and public testimony guidelines
Legal Rights of the Dyslexic Child
Wednesday, February 20th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Philip S Miller Library
100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock
CR Bank Room East
Join Elie Zweibel, Esq., Juvenile Civil Rights attorney, as he shares the legal rights of students with learning differences such as dyslexia. Mr. Zweibel specialize in Education Law, Juvenile Justice, and the intersection of the two. He helps students obtain the educational resources they need and defends against discriminatory actions in school systems.
Register for this free event
Wednesday, February 20th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Philip S Miller Library
100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock
CR Bank Room East
Join Elie Zweibel, Esq., Juvenile Civil Rights attorney, as he shares the legal rights of students with learning differences such as dyslexia. Mr. Zweibel specialize in Education Law, Juvenile Justice, and the intersection of the two. He helps students obtain the educational resources they need and defends against discriminatory actions in school systems.
Register for this free event
Experience Dyslexia®
Sunday, March 3rd
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Philip S Miller Library
100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock
CR Bank Room East
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.
Register for the FREE event
(60 participants only)
Sunday, March 3rd
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Philip S Miller Library
100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock
CR Bank Room East
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.
Register for the FREE event
(60 participants only)
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Communication is Key
Symposium on Teaching and Learning
March 8th
Denver Academy
Choose Your Own ADDventure
April 6th
University of Denver
**FREE**
Reading in the City
From Research to Readiness
April 13th
Grant Beacon Middle School (Denver)
AIM Institute 7th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
March 11th
Virtual attendance option
Click to register FREE!
Communication is Key
Symposium on Teaching and Learning
March 8th
Denver Academy
Choose Your Own ADDventure
April 6th
University of Denver
**FREE**
Reading in the City
From Research to Readiness
April 13th
Grant Beacon Middle School (Denver)
AIM Institute 7th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
March 11th
Virtual attendance option
Click to register FREE!
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
Elevate your knowledge of literacy instruction and receive national certification! The Literacy Intervention Specialist Certification Program (LISCP) is an intensive 2-year training program for individuals seeking to learn the most effective, research-based strategies of remediation in reading and written language skills
Come to an information session in Denver or Colorado Springs to learn more about the Colorado Literacy & Learning Center's "Gold Standard" program: The most robust Colorado Department of Education approved Tier 3 Intervention Training
Click for More Information
Summer is a great time to brush up on skills!
Start now to find and schedule a qualified tutor - click here.
Or here are some great summer camp options to explore:
American Reading Corps, LLC
Individualized 4-5 week intensive reading program in Highlands Ranch
Denver Academy
Academics, Experiential Education and Quick Hitters
Durango Mountain Camp (Durango)
5 weeks of one-on-one OG training and outdoor pursuits
Hillsprings Academy (Colorado Springs)
Academic skills in reading, writing and math
Knippenberg, Patterson and Associates
Socialization groups designed to help children and teens improve social skills
Results Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Camp plus One-on-One Coaching for Reading and Dyslexia and Subject Specific Tutoring
Super Star Summer Camp
Building literacy and math skills, technology,
self-esteem and confidence
303 Learning
Summer Intensive Small Group Tutoring Sessions using the Wilson Reading System
click here for flyer
Start now to find and schedule a qualified tutor - click here.
Or here are some great summer camp options to explore:
American Reading Corps, LLC
Individualized 4-5 week intensive reading program in Highlands Ranch
Denver Academy
Academics, Experiential Education and Quick Hitters
Durango Mountain Camp (Durango)
5 weeks of one-on-one OG training and outdoor pursuits
Hillsprings Academy (Colorado Springs)
Academic skills in reading, writing and math
Knippenberg, Patterson and Associates
Socialization groups designed to help children and teens improve social skills
Results Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Camp plus One-on-One Coaching for Reading and Dyslexia and Subject Specific Tutoring
Super Star Summer Camp
Building literacy and math skills, technology,
self-esteem and confidence
303 Learning
Summer Intensive Small Group Tutoring Sessions using the Wilson Reading System
click here for flyer
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
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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
