2025 Dyslexia Think Tank: Considering Criteria for Determining Characteristics of Dyslexia
Sponsored by: The Georgia Dyslexia Collaborative
Jan. 14, 2025 | 9 AM - 3 PM
Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Learning and Literacy, Georgia College and State University
Free for members of the Georgia Dyslexia Collaborative & $50 for non-members.
Across Georgia, elementary leaders and teachers are working hard to implement effective ELA instruction in accordance with the Georgia Early Literacy Act and SB 48 regarding dyslexia. During this think tank session, sponsored by the Georgia Dyslexia Collaborative and the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, participants will brainstorm how to establish criteria (including professional judgement) for determining students have "characteristics of dyslexia." The goal for the day WILL NOT be to establish common criteria or guidelines across the state, but to create an opportunity to brainstorm pros and cons of different approaches for districts to consider.
The audience for this timely workshop will consist of any administrators and leaders who are leading the elementary structured literacy and assessment work such as Curriculum and Instruction Administrators, MTSS Leaders, Special Education Administrators, Principals, Assistant Principals, School Psychologists, and Speech/Language Pathologists.
Lunch and snacks included.
Questions? Email Sarah Burbach at sburbach@gael.org
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to contracted commitments for facilities, meals/snacks, and speakers, cancellations are subject to a $15.00 fee up to one week/seven days before the opening day of the event. After that, the full fee will be charged. No-shows at the event will be charged the full fee. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to the G-CASE Executive Director (Sarah Burbach at sburbach@gael.org). Substitutions of persons attending the conference are allowed. Please notify the G-CASE Executive Director (Sarah Burbach at sburbach@gael.org) of the change so that the appropriate printing of the name badge and billing will be made.