Decoding Dyslexia-IN
DD-IN is a grassroots movement of parents seeking to raise awareness about dyslexia.
Decoding Dyslexia - Indiana (DD-IN) is a grassroots movement of parents seeking to raise awareness about dyslexia among parents, the general public, educators, community leaders, and legislators. Believing that 1 in 5 of Indiana students are dyslexic, that ALL Indiana students deserve an excellent K-12 education, and that all teachers deserve outstanding training that prepares them for the difficu
10/12/2023
Parents- you need to dig into the assessments used for IEP Decisions.
Current performance levels need a basis in real data.
What are the skills needed and how are we measuring them. Please see the comments to learn more.
Take the time ( ask for help if you need it) to compare the real scores of tests over time!
The CTOPP for Phonological Processing assessment tells you about the first skill needed phonemic awareness - (example : Elision, nonsense word, phonological memory and blending subtests.)
The TOWRE Test of Word Reading Efficiency and or The GORT Gray Oral Reading Test. These measure accuracy of phonics decoding skills, the rate of phonics decoding and the fluency-
Also reading comprehension.
These are tests that are normed and valid reliable diagnostic reading assessments, are the tests that matter and percentiles can be viewed over time.
Levels ( like the BAS or LLI reading level like "level F or level H" on the other hand are like “magical measures” that appear to go up but with no relevance to the Essential Components of Reading Instruction listed in ESSA or IDEA! There is no connection between these "levels" and the skills needed to improve reading.
10/12/2023
Great opportunity for those in Indy!
IPS Literacy Spotlight: Join Us in Advocating for Student Reading Progress Data
09/12/2023
Parents have inflated perceptions of student achievement. National research documents that 90% of parents believe their child is at or above grade level in reading and math. In reality, only 37% of students nationally perform at or above grade level in reading and math—a 53% gap between parent perception and reality.
Closing Education’s ‘Honesty Gap’: Greater Transparency for Parents After COVID Guidera: The pandemic simply illuminated & exacerbated what’s been happening in education for years: the dismantling of a culture of high expectations
06/12/2023
We do not support mandatory retention. We do support training teachers in the 4th and 5th grade space to provide differentiated instruction. The problem is the lack of manpower and training. More needs to happen sooner and not wait. More of the same which is already not working is not the answer. We also support providing those students with access to the curriculum by allowing them to ear read while they are also receiving quality intervention.
Thousands of Indiana students move on to 4th grade without reading skills, despite state policy Around 96% of Indiana students who did not pass the IREAD-3 moved to fourth grade over the last decade, according to a presentation at the State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. (Elaine Cromie/Chalbkeat)
05/12/2023
We love stories like this!! ❤️
03/12/2023
Reading expert Emily Hanford says simply buying new curriculum won't fix what's wrong with reading instruction Teacher training, adequate resources, staffing, patience and more will all play into the success of reading instruction.
28/11/2023
Have you signed up to come Thursday evening?
Be sure to register to see a screening of “The Truth About Reading" documentary AND hear about Marian University's new M.S. in Reading Science degree launching May 2024. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/ywchdtsz
25/11/2023
“It pains Tim Odegard that four decades after a misguided approach to diagnosing dyslexia kept him from getting help in school, thousands of children across the U.S. are needlessly suffering for the same reason.”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/too-many-schools-are-misdiagnosing-dyslexia1/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=tfd_reg_int&fbclid=IwAR0JbCWUTQsK62QRzNis1K-7y_8O1y3YPdEWvq3cuMPmLx7uWq3ud1CzHus_aem_AX3DsL_LagtWFCrgH0QXFyQjvHsLvIFaPcCkWWQLw-E_3UfGfQjm0uYZdBXw3VxD2a9l1OrkVmQNkH45Ft7aEpxw
Too Many Schools Are Misdiagnosing Dyslexia Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read
19/11/2023
Be sure to register to see a screening of “The Truth About Reading" documentary AND hear about Marian University's new M.S. in Reading Science degree launching May 2024. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/ywchdtsz
15/11/2023
If your child will be taking Collegeboard’s PSAT or SAT in October of next year, be sure to have the school request needed accommodations no later than this spring, well before summer recess. Once those accommodations are in place, they will remain in place throughout high school for all testing through Collegeboard. Many students have been denied their accommodations because they were either not requested or requested too late!
14/11/2023
'I Literally Cried': Teachers Describe Their Transition to Science-Based Reading Instruction Teachers describe their journeys as they navigated the changing landscape of literacy instruction.
13/11/2023
More change is needed in Indiana!
Does Your State Use Weak Teacher Reading Tests? New Study Says A Majority Do NCTQ study found a majority of elementary teacher reading licensing tests leave thousands of educators nationwide unprepared to help young students.
10/11/2023
False Assurances: Many states’ licensure tests don’t signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction Putman, H. (2023). False assurances: Many states' licensure tests don't signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction. Washington, DC: National Council on Teacher Quality
10/11/2023
Oregon needs to get serious about teacher prep and licensure.
10/11/2023
My latest op-ed:
07/11/2023
We are so excited about all of the work that the Greenwood Public Library (Greenwood, Indiana) does in engaging the community. Two of the children’s librarians are trained in Orton Gillingham. They ensure there are plenty of decodables and they integrate their knowledge into storytime! They are a wealth of knowledge! We need to spread their model across the state!
ATTN NJ Families and Educators: Share this new research brief with your local librarians "Engaging Communities in Equity-Centered Research: Librarians as Partners in the Science of Reading"
It presents a great opportunity to encourage your librarians to learn about the Science of Reading in order to inform their youth services. Download athttps://fcrr.org/sites/g/files/upcbnu2836/files/media/PDFs/village/briefs/BNB%20Research%20Brief.pdf
If you have a library interested to dive deeper into the SoR, let us know if you need help finding them resources to get started!
05/11/2023
It’s so important to follow the money. When you are selecting workshops and conferences to attend, always research the backgrounds of the people presenting so that you know what you are getting.
Ohio Lawsuit Punches Back in Battle Over How to Teach Reading A nonprofit group is trying to stop a new state law requiring “the science of reading,” underscoring how money and ideology influence the national debate.
04/11/2023
So important! Remember that Patins is free to Indiana School districts!
Teachers Want More Tech Support for Students With IEPs and 504 Plans The findings come as the percentage of students in special education increases.
02/11/2023
Henry Winkler certainly has helped to raise dyslexia awareness over the years!
Actor Henry Winkler commencement speaker NEIT graduation Henry Winkler, an Emmy Award-winning actor, director, producer, and author, gave the Commencement speech at the 2022 NEIT graduation Sunday morning.
We continue to hear from families whose children were not provided with their appropriate accommodations on their PSAT/Collegeboard test. Be sure to check to see if Collegeboard received the appropriate documentation on time to receive the accommodations. Parents are often told that this is a meaningless test however, this is an opportunity for your student to test with their accommodations. Once a student receives approval for their accommodations, they remain in place throughout high school. Some students get these in place their freshman year so that they are available for testing.
**New this year: A student’s SAT scores will be included on their high school transcript.
30/10/2023
From non-reader to neuroscientist. This family took a transatlantic journey to find evidence-based reading instruction in Kansas at Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia Dr. David Hurford has been a steadfast supporter of Decoding Dyslexia from the beginning!
Struggling reader gets help at Center for Reading, goes on to become neuroscientist Years ago, the Bauer Family traveled to Pittsburg from Switzerland, but they weren’t coming as tourists. They were seeking help for their young son, Joel, who was struggling to read. They found it at the Center for Reading, based on the campus of Pittsburg State University.
29/10/2023
Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the bipartisan House Dyslexia Caucus, introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act. The bill would modernize Dyslexia identification to avoid the chance of the learning disability going unidentified in students.
Congresswoman Houchin Introduces 21st Century Dyslexia Act to Help Overlooked Students Succeed WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the bipartisan House Dyslexia Caucus, introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act.
29/10/2023
Congratulations to Emily Hanford!
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/apm-s-sold-a-story-double-winner-at-annual-scripps-howard-journalism-awards/article_e078b278-71ba-11ee-8232-3bce3f034d4c.html?fbclid=IwAR3aBZ9NiJUh9UUcysWu--0ki1bWofWboFZ2EzTxTqkZKeMhw3CPFyk0GBQ_aem_ARlwV8Rih8SOvFljXwHMh_wv1NcnV2FLE1lEMT6eCIdJGIh1OlKi0qumXIDnvCmqigI
APM’s ‘Sold A Story’ Double Winner At Annual Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. American Public Media’s Sold a Story was a double winner at the 70th Scripps Howard Awards. It won not only the prize for audio storytelling, but also the organization’s Impact
28/10/2023
Congresswoman Erin Houchin has introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, which aims to update how dyslexia is identified. The legislation ensures that students with this learning disability are not overlooked.
Indiana Congresswoman Houchin Introduces Bill to Address Dyslexia INDIANAPOLIS — Congresswoman Erin Houchin has introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, which aims to update how dyslexia is identified. The legislation ensures that students with this learni…
So many times our children have to fight for the tools they need to be successful. So few understand what our children need and are quick to try to take them away.
Free training! If you have a student using an iPad or iPhone for accessibility, you need to know about these great new features on iOS 17! Learn about free, embedded tools that will help reduce distractions, improve independent navigation, and personalize spoken content.
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25/10/2023
Congratulations! We are so thankful for your work!
"Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong” (70th Scripps Howard) The Scripps Howard Awards are one of the nation’s most prestigious American journalism competitions. With a focus on high-impact reporting, the awards honor ...
25/10/2023
If you live in northwestern Indiana, this would be a good opportunity for you!
22/10/2023
What a great opportunity for a student to attend this university that received an “A+” in its alignment to the science of reading from the NCTQ!
New Marian University scholarship expected to help new full-time education students INDIANAPOLIS — A new scholarship at Marian University is expected to help first-time, full-time education students with their degrees. According to a news release from the university, the & #8…
21/10/2023
Fun evening helping to support the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana!
16/10/2023
This is true for so many kids!
Avoiding after-school homework battles starts with understanding your child’s unique learning style. Listen to this episode of “In It” to find out what you can do to help: https://u.org/48B4vIG
15/10/2023
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