Featured Events:
Dyslexia Assessment and Understanding Test Scores
Thursday April 25th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Philip S Miller Library
100 S Wilcox St., Castle Rock
Join our expert panel to learn what it takes to test students for dyslexia. Explore various avenues for testing (schools, private psychologists, hospitals, universities), what is involved in the process, and some basics in how to interpret your child's test scores.
Janie Harvey, with the Colorado Literacy and Learning Center, will provide an assessment overview to help you better understand standardized testing. She will cover such topics as standard scores, percentiles, the bell curve, and age and grade equivalents. She will also discuss what a dyslexic profile looks like in testing and cover the brain processes critical to reading that must be assessed. Following this, a panel of experts will be available to explain their services and answer any questions you may have.
Janie Harvey, M.A.T., CALT
Colorado Literacy and Learning Center
Literacy Specialist - Sky View Academy
Laura Santerre-Lemmon, Ph.D.
Director, Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic
University of Denver
Brian Wolff, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Wolff Child Psychology
Janie Youderian
Coordinator, Special Education
Littleton Public Schools
Jamie Erickson, M.A.
Learning Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Free Registration
YES! End of Year Celebration
June 1st
9:00 - 12:00 am
Berkeley Lake Park, Denver
Celebrate the end of the school year with the annual YES! End of Year Celebration! Join the YES! Ambassadors and members in team building activities while parents will have the opportunity to meet with fellow member parents. *This event is designed for ages 9 - 18*
Details and Registration
June 1st
9:00 - 12:00 am
Berkeley Lake Park, Denver
Celebrate the end of the school year with the annual YES! End of Year Celebration! Join the YES! Ambassadors and members in team building activities while parents will have the opportunity to meet with fellow member parents. *This event is designed for ages 9 - 18*
Details and Registration
Hillside School Professional Development Training for Educators
Hillside School is a Boulder-based half-day program than enables students with dyslexia and other learning differences become capable and confident learners. Learn from our experienced faculty as we share best practices, research, and cutting-edge strategies that have been making life-changing impacts on students since 2005.
Two-Day Summer Courses Offered in 2019
Building Number Sense and Foundational Skills
July 18-19
Develop strategies to strengthen your students’ understanding of number sense and basic math skills
Cracking the Code
July 25-26
An in-depth study of the rules of decoding and spelling
Understanding Dyslexia in the Classroom
Aug 1-2
Gain a greater understanding of dyslexia and its impact on learners
Writing with Dyslexia
July 25-26
Create a framework to supplement existing writing curriculums to help your students understand the various structures of written language
Hillside School is a Boulder-based half-day program than enables students with dyslexia and other learning differences become capable and confident learners. Learn from our experienced faculty as we share best practices, research, and cutting-edge strategies that have been making life-changing impacts on students since 2005.
Two-Day Summer Courses Offered in 2019
Building Number Sense and Foundational Skills
July 18-19
Develop strategies to strengthen your students’ understanding of number sense and basic math skills
Cracking the Code
July 25-26
An in-depth study of the rules of decoding and spelling
Understanding Dyslexia in the Classroom
Aug 1-2
Gain a greater understanding of dyslexia and its impact on learners
Writing with Dyslexia
July 25-26
Create a framework to supplement existing writing curriculums to help your students understand the various structures of written language
SUMMER CAMPS
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
Differentiated instruction and FUN for diverse learners in grades 1 to 12
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
Reading Pathways Reading Adventure Camp (Boulder)
Improve reading and spelling skills using Orton-Gillingham along with activities like scavenger hunts, water balloon tosses, and nature walks just to name a few.
Results Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Camp plus One-on-One Coaching for Reading and Dyslexia and Subject Specific Tutoring
Rocky Mountain Camp for Dyslexia (Evergreen)
intensive 5-week language immersion program for diagnosed dyslexic youngsters ages 7-13, including a variety of outdoor adventures designed to help develop creativity, enhance self-esteem, foster individual strengths, and generate enthusiasm.
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
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
Differentiated instruction and FUN for diverse learners in grades 1 to 12
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
Reading Pathways Reading Adventure Camp (Boulder)
Improve reading and spelling skills using Orton-Gillingham along with activities like scavenger hunts, water balloon tosses, and nature walks just to name a few.
Results Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Camp plus One-on-One Coaching for Reading and Dyslexia and Subject Specific Tutoring
Rocky Mountain Camp for Dyslexia (Evergreen)
intensive 5-week language immersion program for diagnosed dyslexic youngsters ages 7-13, including a variety of outdoor adventures designed to help develop creativity, enhance self-esteem, foster individual strengths, and generate enthusiasm.
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
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
Upcoming informational sessions:
Tuesday, April 16th
6:30 - 7:30
Skyview Academy
6161 Business Center Drive
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:30 - 7:30
Skyview Academy
6161 Business Center Drive
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130
To register contact:
info@literacynow.org
(720) 577-5151
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
