Dyslexia: Biases, Barriers, and Breakthroughs

Presented by Jeannette Roberes, M.S., M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Chief Academic Officer, Bearly Articulating, LLC
Moderated by ​Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP​, Vice President, Educator Initiatives​, Learning Ally

Sponsored by Learning Ally

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Research points to clear interventions for kids with dyslexia, but the evaluation process can be hazy. What’s evident is that for various reasons including lower expectations, Black children have fewer intensive resources to address dyslexia. An accurate diagnosis of dyslexia can be a game changer for all students, especially those more likely to be left behind if they fall short. This edWebinar addresses the dyslexia evaluation process and the key principles that impact marginalized students that are under and misdiagnosed.

Viewers learn:

• Specific barriers to a dyslexia diagnosis
• The historical perspective of testing and assessment
• What types of tests are involved in a complete dyslexia evaluation
• What skills should be measured in a complete dyslexia evaluation

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers.

About the Presenter

Jeannette Roberes is an author who has worked as a speech pathologist, software engineer, and educator. She has spoken in over 40 countries and has earned recognition in The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report, among other media acknowledgments. Jeannette’s commitment to lifelong learning is noted through her LETRS® early childhood facilitator certification, Fast ForWord®, and PROJECT READ® curriculum certifications. Her debut book, Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter in Tech, has received five-star reviews across Goodreads and Amazon. It is available on any online platform where books are sold. Jeannette is the chief academic officer of Bearly Articulating and a board member of Smiles for Speech.

About the Moderator

Listen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator, and it’s evident as she leads, coaches and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the science of reading each year. She has a unique perspective on the need to unify all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for the millions of struggling readers. Her daily mission is to add value to educators to help influence transformational changes in school districts across the country by addressing the needs of marginalized students. Terrie seeks to share her expertise and passion to encourage and to illuminate a path towards success and measurable outcomes.

If you looked at Terrie’s resume, you would be confused. Her undergraduate and graduate degree work placed her in the field of criminal justice. However, it was through continuous listening and learning that led her on a journey in education starting out in preschool teaching and administration, then becoming a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and earning a Ph.D. in literacy and educational leadership from St. John’s University. Terrie is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach.

As Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators on creating cultures of literacy and learning.

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Learning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17,000 schools, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.