Featured Events:
Assistive Technology
What You Need to Know
Wednesday, February 26th
***RESCHEDULED DATE***
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Douglas County Libraries
(CR Bank Room East)
100 S. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
When you hear the words ‘assistive technology' do you wonder where to begin to unwrap all that is involved? When should my student begin using assistive technology? Will using assistive technology keep my child from learning how to read or write?
Join Debbie Campbell from Effective Technology for Learning as she shares:
* free event *
What You Need to Know
Wednesday, February 26th
***RESCHEDULED DATE***
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Douglas County Libraries
(CR Bank Room East)
100 S. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
When you hear the words ‘assistive technology' do you wonder where to begin to unwrap all that is involved? When should my student begin using assistive technology? Will using assistive technology keep my child from learning how to read or write?
Join Debbie Campbell from Effective Technology for Learning as she shares:
- Differences among devices (tablet, computer, Chromebook)
- Various tools and services available for students to use with their academic work
- When to use assistive technology and when to put it to the side
- Your student’s rights to accessing assistive technology and assistive technology evaluations
* free event *
Symposium SAVE THE DATE!
Legal Rights and Plans of Struggling Readers
Saturday, March 7th
Denver Metro
COKid is organizing a symposium on the Legal Rights and Plans of Struggling Readers for Parents, Educators, and Community Members.
Current speakers and topics include:
1. "Section 504, Title II, and Students with Disabilities in Public Schools" presented by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Dept of Education
2. "Read ACT and Read Plans" presented by the Colorado Department of Education
3. "Crash Course on Testing and Evaluations for Struggling Readers" presented by Dr. Laura Santerre-Lemmon, Director of the Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic of the University of Denver
other topics we are working to include are:
4. "IDEA and IEP's for Struggling Reader"
5. "Understanding School Discipline for Struggling Students—Behavior Intervention Plans and Legal Protections"
More information coming soon here!
Legal Rights and Plans of Struggling Readers
Saturday, March 7th
Denver Metro
COKid is organizing a symposium on the Legal Rights and Plans of Struggling Readers for Parents, Educators, and Community Members.
Current speakers and topics include:
1. "Section 504, Title II, and Students with Disabilities in Public Schools" presented by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Dept of Education
2. "Read ACT and Read Plans" presented by the Colorado Department of Education
3. "Crash Course on Testing and Evaluations for Struggling Readers" presented by Dr. Laura Santerre-Lemmon, Director of the Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic of the University of Denver
other topics we are working to include are:
4. "IDEA and IEP's for Struggling Reader"
5. "Understanding School Discipline for Struggling Students—Behavior Intervention Plans and Legal Protections"
More information coming soon here!
Assistive Technology Workshop
February 8th
9:00 am
Children's Hospital Colorado
Come hear the Colorado YES! Ambassadors (middle and high school students with dyslexia) explain how they use Assistive Technology to help them succeed in the classroom. Demonstrations will be provided.
Registration
February 8th
9:00 am
Children's Hospital Colorado
Come hear the Colorado YES! Ambassadors (middle and high school students with dyslexia) explain how they use Assistive Technology to help them succeed in the classroom. Demonstrations will be provided.
Registration
Upcoming Conferences
PEAK Conference on Inclusive Education
Feb. 20-21
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel
CCLD Math on the "Planes"
Feb 22-23
Thornton, CO
AIM Institute 8th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
The Role of Resilience in the Classroom
March 9th
Virtual attendance FREE
Reading in the City
International Dyslexia Association
Rocky Mountain Branch
April 18
Denver Academy
Wrightslaw
Special Education Law and Advocacy
April 19
Denver
PEAK Conference on Inclusive Education
Feb. 20-21
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel
CCLD Math on the "Planes"
Feb 22-23
Thornton, CO
AIM Institute 8th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
The Role of Resilience in the Classroom
March 9th
Virtual attendance FREE
Reading in the City
International Dyslexia Association
Rocky Mountain Branch
April 18
Denver Academy
Wrightslaw
Special Education Law and Advocacy
April 19
Denver
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
Aurora
Boulder Valley
Cherry Creek
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
