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Summer Reading

Linda Kneese — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:11:04 +0000

Now that summer break is here, or upcoming for some, remember to do lots of reading this summer. Summer Reading includes your child reading to you or himself, you reading to your child, or your child and you taking turns reading. And remember, magazines count too.

When reading to your child, consider reading books that are above his reading level. This is an excellent way to introduce topics of interest as well as classic literature. Bring attention to the meaning of words that may be unfamiliar.

Listening to a book on tape while following the text is great for those who are not yet reading fluently. In order to develop comprehension skills, ask questions such as, “What do you think will happen next?” or “What would you do if you were in this story?”

Hope all of you have a fun and safe summer vacation. And, remember to READ.

Shelton Presentations Available to Community

Linda Kneese — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:56:38 +0000

Shelton Outreach Center will present a Simulation of Learning Differences or an Overview of Dyslexia and Related Disorders at no charge if the location for the presentations is within a 20 mile radius of Shelton School, located at Hillcrest and Arapaho in Dallas. Contact the Outreach Center at 972.774.1772 ext.223 if you would like more information. Also, the Shelton Training Brochure will be online in the next few days. We will post this information on the blog when it is available.

Upcoming Conferences for Parents and Educators

Nancy Coffman — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:29:59 +0000

Those of us who live in the Dallas area have wonderful opportunities for quality information on dyslexia and related disorders. This spring we have two offerings. The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will have its annual conference on February 20^th. Dr. David Chard will deliver the keynote: “Connect the Dots: From Referral to Identification to Intervention.” For more information, go to www.dbida.org. The branches of IDA are reliable sources for information and conferences.

The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) will have its annual conference on May 1^st. ALTA is the professional organization for educators of students with written language difficulties, but the conference offers sound information for parents as well. Richard D. Lavoie is the keynote speaker and will address the issue of motivation in “The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child.” For more information, go to www.altaread.org.

Shelton will have a booth at both conferences, so drop by to visit while at the conference.