Professional Networking 

ATTENTION

è Learning Specialists   è Tutors

è Educators/Administrators   è Psychologists

The International Dyslexia Association Long Island (IDALI)

invites you to join our monthly Professional Network.

                                                                                    ë  Network with other professionals on Long Island.

                                                                                    ë  Learn about new strategies, materials, and techniques.

                                                                                    ë  Benefit from the expertise of others in the field.

                                                            ë  Share professional concerns and address private practice issues.

                           UPCOMING

LOCATION:

Office of Glenna Rubin, Ph.D.

38 South Oyster Bay Road

Syosset, New York 11791

 FREE for members of IDA!           •             $10 fee for non-members

 You must RSVP to attend:

For further information or to register, contact:

Glenna Rubin, Ph.D. at 516-496-8686 or email at gbr212@nyu.edu

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Orton Training

Introductory Multisensory Structured Language/Orton-Gillingham Program

Presented by: Lynn Burke

When:     TBA Please check back for future dates

                (Must attend all dates)

Where:    TBA                         Time:       TBA

Cost: Members:  $300.00     Non-Members:  $400.00 

             (Individual Membership $70.00)

This course provides an introduction to the Orton-Gillingham method of instruction:  a multi-sensory, sequentially organized, cumulative method of teaching reading, spelling and handwriting to students of all ages.  The National Reading Panel has recognized the Orton-Gillingham method as one that will improve reading achievement for all students, and particularly those who have been unsuccessful with traditional reading instruction.

This course will include: 

 Familiarization with assessment tools

 Sequential progression through the structure of the English language:

´ Phonological awareness       ´ Phonology        ´Morphology    ´ Six basic syllable types    ´ Syllable division rules

 Explicit multi-sensory decoding/reading and encoding/spelling instruction

 Lesson Planning

 Handwriting

 Familiarization with appropriate, current materials options

            Appropriate for both professional educators and interested parents.  Many districts offer

professional development credit for this course; so ask your school administrator.  The

International Dyslexia Association will verify attendance for 15 instructional hours.

Make checks payable to: Suffolk Branch IDA

Mail to: IDA Long Island, 728 Route 25A,  Northport, NY 11768

 Registration Form: Orton Training (Presented by: Lynn Burke)

  Introductory Multisensory Structured Language/Orton-Gillingham Program

Amount Enclosed:     ____  $300.00  Member                    _____ $400.00 Non-Member     

Name:_______________________________________________Title:____________________________________

Phone #: (______) _____________________       Email:  _______________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________

District Affiliation:___________________________________      Teacher:____  Parent: ____  Other:_____                       

Make checks payable to: Suffolk Branch IDA

Mail to: Suffolk Branch IDA Long Island, 728 Route 25A,  Northport, NY 11768, For More Information Call (631) 261-7441