Reading Instruction for Dyslexic Students

These short readings will more specifically address remediation for dyslexic students.  The vast majority of dyslexic students that you may see in school will only have partial if any remediation.  In the best possible situation, dyslexic students would always receive...
Mini-Course #6  Reading 1

Mini-Course #6 Reading 1

This mini-course is the slightest introduction issues that appear with reading instruction and students with dyslexia.  I will have a second mini-course that discusses structured literacy – or reading remediation specifically. In these pdf for this mini-course,...

Mini-Course #6 READING 1

This mini-course is the tiniest taste of an introduction to issues that appear with reading and dyslexia.  I will have a second mini-course that address dyslexia and literacy instruction more directly. For an intensive overview of dyslexia, we would recommend take our...

Minicourse 5 Social and Emotional Side of Dyslexia

There are profound social and emotional issues impacting dyslexic students. By encouraging your students and accommodating and modifying curricula so that they can be successful, you can have a life-changing effect on your students. For this mini-course, download and...

Minicourse 5 – Social and Emotional Side of Dyslexia

This is our first mini-course on the social and emotional side of dyslexia. Do let me know through the comments if you have questions about any of the articles or topics. Young dyslexic students face significant stress in their early school years because their...

MODULE 4: Transdisciplinary STEM

The information in this module is intended to set up you for the final STEM project that you’ll be designing for your classroom. Here is a copy of the presentation in pdf: STEM-4.pdf Please Visit the Discussion Board for the Course to post your responses to this...
MODULE 2: FALLING in LOVE with STEM

MODULE 2: FALLING in LOVE with STEM

I hope you enjoy this module.  One of the main reasons I wanted to create this course is that we’ve met many students over the years who might never know they’d make first-class STEM professionals because they never knew how much they’d like it or dreamed that they...
MODULE 1: DIVERSITY in STEM CAREERS

MODULE 1: DIVERSITY in STEM CAREERS

Contact me if you’re having any trouble accessing the lecture or if you might need accommodations to complete this course. MODULE 1 Video is also here: https://dyslexic-advantage.wistia.com/medias/38k8wqlvhw (Links to an external site.) I hope you enjoy this lecture!...
Minicourse 4: Processing Speed and Dyslexia

Minicourse 4: Processing Speed and Dyslexia

For this mini-course, download and read the following pdf file with readings then take the short quiz. You must score 80% or higher to receive credits. There are unlimited retakes of the quiz to receive a passing grade. If you have any questions, email...
Minicourse 3: Math and Dyscalculia

Minicourse 3: Math and Dyscalculia

This is our first mini-course on math. Do let me know through the comments if you have questions about any of the articles or topics. When many of us were taught math, we were not taught explicitly about language aspects or the possibility of symbol confusion and...
Lesson for Mini Course 2: Dysgraphia

Lesson for Mini Course 2: Dysgraphia

For this mini-course, download and read the following pdf file with readings then take the short quiz. You must score 80% or higher to receive credits. There are unlimited retakes of the quiz to receive a passing grade. If you have any questions, email...
Lesson for Teacher Mini Course 1

Lesson for Teacher Mini Course 1

The objectives of this mini course include: – understanding how ways to help students find mentors – be aware of the risks of exiting students from special education – know strategies to help dyslexic students fall in love with words – understand how digital flash...

Dyslexia and Writing

Here’s the module on Homeschooling Writing! Writing can be one of the most challenging tasks that dyslexic students ever face, but with it can also be students’ greatest strengths. Take the long view of writing. The most difficult time is at the beginning....

Assistive Technology

Here we go – last module! We believe that assistive technology can have a powerful positive effect on education…especially for homeschooling students. If you have any questions, post them in the Private Homeschooling Discussion Forum HERE:...

Dyslexia and Math

      Welcome to the Homeschooling Math Lesson!        Although this may seem to be an overwhelming subject,there are tremendous programs that can your student more support that is usually found in a traditional classroom.    ...

Reading and Structured Literacy

  Welcome to the Reading Lesson!   Below all the videos, I ‘ll put links to the resources mentioned in this talk!   Download slides from this presentation HERE. Here’s an example of a homeschool mom teaching an early structured literacy lesson...
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