Dyslexia Awareness Network

Help kids with first day jitters.

How to help your child manage back-to-school anxiety Going back to school can make kids anxious, especially kids with learning differences. Use these strategies to help kids manage back-to-school anxiety and thrive this school year.

Scholarship time. Students with dyslexia look into this scholarship.

Scholarship - Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program Quick Facts about our Scholarship Program Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $500 to $2,500 Historically, approximately 15-20% of applicants are awarded a scholarship. The majority of Morelli Scholars participate in our free peer-to-peer Mentorship Program during....

Time to think about scholarships. Here’s one you may want to check out.

Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Amount:
$2,500
Deadline:
February 25, 2025
Awards Available: Varies
See If You Qualify ⟶
Scholarship Description
The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation supports young adults with learning differences by awarding scholarships toward obtaining a degree in a STEM field. The financial support that we provide may be used towards tuition, books, testing, tutoring, assistive technology, or any other resource that students require to obtain accommodations and navigate an often highly stressful and challenging learning environment. In addition to financial support, our scholarship awardees tell us that the scholarship offers recognition, provides confidence, and validates their struggles; emotionally, socially and academically.

The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually in the amount of $500 to $2,500. Historically, approximately 20% of applicants are awarded a scholarship. Awardees may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, books, testing, tutoring, assistive technology and/or other resources required to obtain accommodations. Applicants must be either a high school student or a post-high school student, who will be attending an accredited undergraduate school, technical school, or community college in the United States in the Fall of the year the scholarship is awarded. Graduate students are not eligible. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in STEM field (science, technology, engineering, math) and must have a demonstrated learning challenge (disability) of dyslexia or similar reading and/or language-based disability. Dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or ADHD alone do not qualify. Applications open in January and awards are announced at the end of May.

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Did you know Illinois State Board of Education has a Dyslexia Handbook?
Share with your kids’ teachers, because they may not know about it. It’s great that the state has it, but they haven’t made it mandatory for them to read. It just may help open the door of understanding.

www.isbe.net

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Wishing all a healthy and prosperous 2024!

Lunch with Henry Winkler.

Henry Winkler opens up about dyslexia, road to ‘Happy Days’ In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Henry Winkler joins Willie Geist at Katz’ bustling deli in New York for a discussion about his new memoir, “Being Henry: The F...

This is so true. I see this everyday in the testing I review.

Did you know, can often be spotted in the classroom by their "Spiky Profile"?

We score very highly in some things - often in the top percentiles - and very low in other things - often in the bottom percentiles.

This means we're great storytellers, but find spelling tricky. We're incredible lateral thinkers, but we struggle to remember times tables. We ask questions no one else has thought of, but have trouble getting our thoughts down on paper.

Understand more about by taking our new, FREE, training: Dyslexic Thinking in Schools - available NOW: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/empower-dyslexic-thinking-schools/ in partnership with Microsoft Education

Understood.org continues to do a great job putting material together for families to understand IEP’s & 504’s. DAN is here to answer questions and advocate for you.
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School Evaluation Process: What to Expect What happens during the special education evaluation process? Here’s what to expect before, during, and after a school evaluation.

Many families are looking for summer enrichment. Check out these apps!

Top Apps for Dyslexic Students to Enhance Literacy Skills this Summer Harnessing Technology to Empower Dyslexic Learners During the Summer Summer break is an ideal time for students to relax, rejuvenate, and engage in

No boundaries.

Ann Bancroft, Polar Explorer - Yale Dyslexia Ann Bancroft’s life is distinguished by the number of firsts she has achieved. In 1986, she became the first woman in history to cross the ice to the North Pole, traveling 1,000 miles by dogsled from Canada’s Northwest Territories.

In the news…

“Reading is a basic right." Ohio parents of dyslexic students see benefits of science of reading - Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Capital Journal talked to a handful of parents of dyslexic students who watched them struggle to read for years before being exposed to the science of reading. As Gov. Mike DeWine looks to expand funding for the teaching method, we got their thoughts.

Attention, parents and teachers in Illinois! We have legislation pending in our state legislature, mandating early screening for foundational reading and writing skills--this will make a huge difference for so many children in our state. Many other states are well ahead of Illinois on this issue.
Let’s get HB1124 passed. Call your legislators ASAP. Hearing is Wednesday and your voice is critical!
Click this link to find your legislator:

Find and contact your Illinois state senator, house representative or Chicago alderman | Illinois Policy Use our online search tool to find your Illinois state lawmaker.

A great answer to a common question. School says their grades are passing, so they will not evaluate. IDEA says otherwise.

Is Child with Passing Grades Eligible for Special Ed Under IDEA? | The Wrightslaw Way My child has struggled in school for years. He hasn't failed because we provide private tutoring and work with him at home. We asked the school for special ed services. They say he is not eligible because he does not have failing grades. Is this correct? Nope. The law says just the opposite . .

This Saturday, October 22, is Community Free Day!

In honor of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's 10th Anniversary, we will be hosting a day full of fun...completely free!

We know you love the Dome Planetarium - Peoria Riverfront Museum, so we're bringing you an entire day of Out-of-This-World shows with the "World's most advanced planetarium system," the Digitstar-7!

Join us for:

10:30 – Laser Beatles
11:30 – Perfect Little Planet
12:15 – Laser Halloween
1:00 – Living Worlds
2:00 – Sky Tonight
3:00 – To Mars and Beyond
4:00 – Living Worlds

Community Free Day is presented by CEFCU, with additional sponsorship by Visionary Society.

Back to school time. Here are some tips from students.

Tips From Students - Yale Dyslexia Nobody can fully appreciate what it’s like to be a student with dyslexia as well as another student …

Make it a GREAT week & remember to always focus on what you CAN control! 💪

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow. See you tomorrow!
Join us for an informative meeting about dyslexia on July 11, 5-6pm at the Morton Public Library.

Free summer resource, online readers with worksheets.
https://portal.flyleafpublishing.com/

Home - Flyleaf Publishing - Online Materials Portal Online Materials PortalThis portal is offered as a free resource through the 2022–2023 school year. There are two areas of the site, one for Students and one for Instructors. Materials are organized by our Foundational Skills Scope and Sequence, and can be quickly navigated using the Menu at the t...

Contact us with questions. We can help get the testing process started with your school or an outside private agency.

My Truth About Dyslexia―What I Wish for Other Kids With Dyslexia and Their Parents | Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog My Truth About Dyslexia―What I Wish for Other Kids With Dyslexia and Their Parents Douglas Rawan II, a sixth-grader with dyslexia Note: October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month My name is Douglas Rawan II. I am 11-years-old, live in ...

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