Nationwide 20% of the elementary school population is struggling with reading and 80% of special education referrals for learning difficulties are related to reading deficits. While some children show traits of dyslexia in varying degrees, one in five students have a language based learning disability the most common of which is dyslexia. This training will focus on best practices in working with students who have been identified with reading difficulties are suspected of having dyslexia, including but not limited to: characteristics of dyslexia, the various subtypes, best practices for struggling readers, assessments, interventions and accommodations. This training offers the practitioner answers, understanding, and guidance.

Materials: Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a device (laptop or table) for exploration of online resources.

Participants will:

1. Increase understanding of the characteristics of dyslexia and the various subtypes.
2. Learn how to identify the appropriate interventions and accommodations for students with reading difficulties.
3. Understand how to implement evidence-based practices for struggling readers.