Webinars

In order to support all those in our service area, IDA-UMB has developed a series of free webinars that we hope will keep parents, educators and advocates connected and informed. All you need to do is register and follow the intructions sent to you via email. Attending a webinar is fun and easy -- like hosting a lecture in your living room! You'll be able to ask questions, take notes and connect with others -- all from your computer.

We hope you enjoy the following 2011-12 IDA-UMB Webinar Series. Sign up for as many as you like and keep coming back! 

Understanding Dyslexia

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
7 – 8 p.m.
Registration is free
CEU's offered!
To register, CLICK HERE

Join John Alexander, M.Ed., head of school for Groves Academy, as he shares what we know about students with dyslexia, or those who simply struggle to read. One of our most popular presentations, this webinar dispels the myths, reviews the research and explains effective methods of instruction.

CLICK HERE to download this presentation.

Intro to AT: How Assistive Technology can enhance academic success
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
7 – 8 p.m.
Registration is free
CEU's offered!
To register,CLICK HERE

Here's an ntroduction on how to successfully use reading and writing assistive technology to enhance a student’s academic success.
Speaker: Erika Kluge Frake M.F.C.S. is the Director of THINK with Success. As an Assistive Technology Specialist and Special Educator, she has several years of experience working with students in grades 2 through college to enhance their academic success through the use of Assistive Technology (AT) in the areas of reading, writing, note-taking, and executive function.?

Diagnosing & Assessing Dyslexia
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7 – 8 p.m.
Registration is free
CEU's offered!
To register, CLICK HERE

What are the symptoms of dyslexia and how is it recognized? A look at the tests and procedures that professionals utilize to make a formal diagnosis of dyslexia, this is a wonderful “first-timer” introduction for parents and educators.? Presenter Amy Basnyat is The Reading Center's Director of Testing.

Research-based Reading Instruction That Works
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration is free.
CEU’s offered!
To register, CLICK HERE.

This webinar will explain the important role of the Big 5 in reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension as well as give examples of applications in each of these areas. Great for teachers and parents who are just beginning to research instruction that works for all students!

Reading Readiness – How to Help Pre-readers Prepare
Wednesday, May 23, 2012f
7 – 8 p.m.
Registration is free.
CEU’s offered!
To register,CLICK HERE

Emergent readers become stronger and more confident when they have developed the skills that are precursors to reading. What are those skills and how can you help your child strengthen them?

Join Jan Hagedorn, director of reading readiness at The Reading Center and learn about proven, researched recommendations from the National Institute for Literacy. The presentation will briefly discuss the skills your child needs and provide you with a list of signs that your child may be at risk. With the remaining time, she will show you a few simple games and fun activities that you can play at home to strengthen your child’s reading abilities.