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Teenagers with Dyslexia: Empowering Adolescent Learners
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Rebecca Tolson, Director of the Center for Structured Literacy at the University of Akron, and National Literacy/Dyslexia Consultant and Speaker
Moderated by Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology, Voyager Sopris Learning
Sponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning
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Join us for an insightful session aimed at educators interested in supporting adolescent learners with dyslexia. Dyslexia can present unique challenges during the critical teenage years, impacting not only academic performance but also self-esteem and social interactions.
In this edWebinar, we will explore effective classroom practices and interventions tailored specifically for adolescents with dyslexia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering academic success and promoting positive well-being among adolescent learners with dyslexia, while receiving actionable tips for creating learning environments that support students with dyslexia.
Attendees will be empowered with tools and strategies to champion adolescents on their educational journey. Together, we can cultivate a supportive community where every learner thrives, regardless of their unique learning profile. Attendees will learn about:
- Characteristics of teenagers with dyslexia
- Advanced concepts for improving literacy outcomes for secondary students
- Classroom strategies applicable for older struggling readers and writers
- Social and emotional support for teenagers with dyslexia
- Resources and tools to support adolescent learners
This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers, school leaders, district leaders, literacy coaches, and intervention specialists. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
This edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Dyslexia Awareness Week: Science-Backed Strategies for Educators.
About the Presenter
Rebecca Tolson, Ph.D., CALT-QI is the Director of the Center for Structured Literacy at the University of Akron and a national literacy/dyslexia consultant and speaker. She has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Akron and is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist and Qualified Instructor. Dr. Tolson is an experienced educator with over three decades of teaching experience in the classroom and private tutoring, using a structured literacy approach to teach students with learning differences. Dr. Tolson served as Vice President of Literacy Initiatives at the Neuhaus Education Center, a national non-profit organization specializing in teacher professional development. She co-authored three Ohio laws related to dyslexia and was appointed to the Ohio Dyslexia Committee (ODC) in 2020. Dr. Tolson serves as the current chair of the ODC, overseeing the implementation phase of the Ohio Dyslexia Guidebook.
About the Moderator
Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners, but also, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years, she served as an elementary teacher, a reading interventionist, a school-based reading coach, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators, schools, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues…
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