Featured Events:
Join the YES! Ambassadors as students and their parents learn how to create a personalized advocacy presentation to share with their teachers. Students will also work on their advocacy skills by practicing what to say to teachers to help them understand your student's learning style and needed accommodations.
Saturday, August 11th
9:00 - 11:00 am
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E Hampden Ave.
Cherry Hills Village
YES! families - $10
Non YES! families - $15
Register by August 9th!!
CLICK HERE
Assistive Technology
What you Need to Know
Thursday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lone Tree Library
Event Hall
10055 Library Way, Lone Tree
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 information on:
* free evemt *
What you Need to Know
Thursday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lone Tree Library
Event Hall
10055 Library Way, Lone Tree
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 information on:
- 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 evemt *
DC KID
DCSD Dyslexia Task Force
Thursday, August 23rd
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Lone Tree Library
10055 Library Way
Event Hall
We are looking for parents and educators alike to join forces to advise and make recommendations to the BOE and Superintendent regarding a district wide system for identification, intervention and supports for students with dyslexia.
Be part of the change!
Can't attend but 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
DCSD Dyslexia Task Force
Thursday, August 23rd
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Lone Tree Library
10055 Library Way
Event Hall
We are looking for parents and educators alike to join forces to advise and make recommendations to the BOE and Superintendent regarding a district wide system for identification, intervention and supports for students with dyslexia.
- We request that the word “dyslexia” be used freely by all employed in the district.
- We request a system for early identification of students with dyslexia. (K-1st)
- We request a literacy program that is evidenced based to be effective for ALL students be implemented with fidelity across all schools.
- We request professional development for teachers and administration to increase awareness, knowledge and compassion.
Be part of the change!
Can't attend but 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
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Reading in the Rockies Conference
Save the Date
** Parent Advocacy Session Saturday **
October 12th & 13th
Vail, CO
Registration coming soon
