Dyslexia Intervention Strategies: Four-Day Intensive Training for Educators and Parents.

Empower Educators, Transform Classrooms!

Join us for an intensive four-day training event from July 23rd to 26th, 2024, dedicated to advancing inclusive education and enhancing practical teaching methodologies for students with dyslexia. This unique professional development opportunity is open to all schools committed to fostering an educational environment where every student, regardless of learning differences, has the chance to succeed.

Event Details

  • Dates: July 23rd to 26th, 2024
  • Venue: British Council, Accra
  • Time: 9 AM to 5 PM daily

Training Overview

Expert-led sessions are designed to provide educators with a deep understanding of dyslexia, covering both theoretical foundations and practical teaching strategies. Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources and techniques to implement immediately in their classrooms.

Key Topics Include:

  • Understanding Dyslexia
  • Identifying and supporting dyslexic learners
  • Multi-Sensory teaching using the Orton Gillingham Approach
  • Creating sequential lesson plans using the Orton Gillingham Approach
  • Supporting the dyslexic learner in the classroom
  • Parental involvement at home with the multi-sensory approach.
  • Using Assessments to create Remediation plans for the dyslexic learner.
  • Collaboration between multi-discipline team of educators.
  • Considering Reading as a specialty

 Who Should Attend?

This training is essential for:

  • Teachers and Teaching Assistants
  • Special education coordinators
  • School Administrators
  • Any educational professional looking to improve their understanding and support of dyslexic learners
  • Parents

Training Package Includes:

  • Four days of expert-led training sessions
  • Comprehensive training materials and resources
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Lunch and Snack provided daily
  • Opportunity to network with fellow educators and experts in the field

Pricing

  • Early Bird Registration (until May 15, 2024): GHC 2,100 per participant
  • Standard Registration (until June 15, 2024): GHC 2,600 per participant
  • Group Discount: 5% off for groups of 5 or more from the same institution

How to Register

Secure your spot by registering through our website or contacting our registration team at +233 241 84 32 87 or email: info@africadyslexia.org. Early bird registration is highly recommended to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Join Us in Accra

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting dyslexic learners. Together, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational landscape. We look forward to welcoming you to the British Council in Accra this July for an engaging and impactful training experience.

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WHO ARE YOU TO THE CHILD ?

The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000), but it can also help measure risk in children, especially before school age. Reading disability is highly heritable: about 30-60% percent of children born to a dyslexic parent will develop dyslexia. Thus, one way to estimate risk of reading disability in preschool children is to evaluate parents’ own reading history. The following questionnaire was developed using parents’ reports of their own reading history as well as actual testing of their children’s reading skills. If a parent scores high on the ARHQ, their child has a higher risk of developing a reading disability. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis of either the parent or the child. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.

The Colorado Learning Disabilities Questionnaire – Reading Subscale (CLDQ-R) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in school-age children (Willcutt, Boada, Riddle, Chhabildas, DeFries & Pennington, 2011). Normative scores for this questionnaire were developed based on parent-reports of their 6-18 year-old children, as well as actual reading testing of these children. Willcutt, et al. (2011) found that the CLDQ-R is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the CLDQ-R is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns. For more information about the symptoms, causes and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia), please visit the International Dyslexia Association

WHAT'S YOUR GENDER?

The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a self-report screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000). The ARHQ asks adults about their own reading history and current reading habits in order to estimate the risk that they may have a reading disability. Normative scores are based on actual testing, and Lefly & Pennington (2000) found that the ARHQ is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your reading skills, we recommend that you contact a licensed psychologist or your primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.