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Government of Canada hosts 10th Canada's Volunteer Awards ceremony and launches call for nominations

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.
  • Starting today, nominations are being accepted for an individual or group of volunteers, a not-for-profit organization, a social enterprise or a business.
  • "I extend a heartfelt invitation for you to nominate outstanding individuals for the Emerging Leader Award through Canada's Volunteer Awards.
  • Canada's Volunteer Awards consist of 21 awards: 20 awards at the regional level and one award at the national level.

National wants to change how NZ schools teach reading – but 'structured literacy' must be more than just a classroom checklist

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Part of this education overhaul includes a pledge to require the teaching of “structured literacy” in all year 0-6 classrooms.

Key Points: 
  • Part of this education overhaul includes a pledge to require the teaching of “structured literacy” in all year 0-6 classrooms.
  • It signals a move to an explicit and systematic form of teaching reading that educators, researchers and parents have long been calling for.
  • There is a growing body of research supporting the introduction of explicit reading instruction – what informs the label of structured literacy.
  • And, if we don’t remain adaptable, we could end up with a reading curriculum that fails the promise to lift literacy rates.

How has reading been taught?

    • This places value on being immersed in literature, and on the development of oral language.
    • So children might look at the first letter of a word and then think what might fit in the sentence.
    • Structured approaches to reading use decodable books that are designed to help children practise a particular letter-sound pattern.

Defining and trademarking reading instruction

    • When we consider mandating a single approach to reading instruction, we need to develop a clear understanding of the terminology.
    • Their definition requires the explicit teaching of foundation skills, including phonics for word reading, in a way that is systematic and cumulative.
    • But as one part of the broader and evolving body of science of reading research, educators need to be careful not to ascribe too much to one definition of structured literacy.

Teachers and researchers need to work together

    • The National Party has promised to introduce structured literacy as part of teacher training and ongoing professional development – but research to support the teachers will be key.
    • Teachers have the best knowledge about their classrooms, while researchers can examine and evaluate whether implementation of a new programme has worked or not.
    • But it is essential that curriculum guidelines provide a clear framework for teachers, while allowing educators to adapt their teaching practices to ongoing research.

Advocate for Dyslexic and Neurodiverse Updates Book Highlighting Learning Disabilities and Early Detection

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 2004, the Massachusetts branch of the International Dyslexia Association awarded Nancy Lelewer the Alice Garside Award for her outstanding contribution to the field of dyslexia. While acknowledging she shared the same lifetime dedication to the field as past recipients, they noted she, unlike other recipients, was completely self-taught. This was the first year since the award's inception in 1985 that it had been given to an individual who had never taken an Orton-Gillingham training program, and she was only the second dyslexic to be chosen in the awards history.

Key Points: 
  • "If you have a child with dyslexia and/or other types of learning disabilities, this book is the first step in a long but very rewarding road," said Lelewer.
  • "It's not easy, but with early diagnosis the future can be bright for an individual with these learning problems."
  • As an adult, her awareness of her children's dyslexia and other learning disabilities served to deepen her interest in the field.
  • "If you have a child with dyslexia and/or other types of learning disabilities, this book is the first step in a long but very rewarding road," said Lelewer.

Treering Leads the Yearbook Industry by Introducing Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treering, a leader in customizable yearbooks, proudly introduces a dyslexia-friendly font to its collection, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity in design. Recognizing the power of typography in storytelling, Treering unveils 44 new fonts that empower users to share their narratives with style and clarity.

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the power of typography in storytelling, Treering unveils 44 new fonts that empower users to share their narratives with style and clarity.
  • Treering yearbooks introduce a dyslexia-friendly font, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity in design.
  • Inspired by the Dyslexia Friendly Font Collection, Treering embarked on the journey to incorporate a dyslexia-friendly font, resulting in the integration of OpenDyslexic.
  • With dyslexic-friendly fonts, Treering sets a new industry standard, reaffirming its commitment to celebrating every student's story.

Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Offered by Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is a new flexible, professional learning solution that is grounded in the science of reading and helps educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8.

Key Points: 
  • Offered by Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is a new flexible, professional learning solution that is grounded in the science of reading and helps educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8.
  • Eight new schools and districts have invested in their professional learning opportunities for teachers including:
    “We’re gratified to see our new professional learning program being embraced so quickly and so enthusiastically,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde.
  • “Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is our response to a specific need that educators in upper elementary and middle schools around the country were conveying.
  • To learn more about Lexia Aspire Professional Learning, educators can visit https://www.lexialearning.com/aspire

Oklahoma State Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates' i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K-3

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as an approved dyslexia screener for students in Grades K–3. Now districts across the state can use the award-winning program as both a universal and dyslexia screening assessment tool to meet the state's Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) requirements. Today, the i-Ready program serves more than 11.5 million students and approximately one-third of all Grades K–8 students in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as an approved dyslexia screener for students in Grades K–3.
  • Now districts across the state can use the award-winning program as both a universal and dyslexia screening assessment tool to meet the state's Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) requirements.
  • Today, the i-Ready program serves more than 11.5 million students and approximately one-third of all Grades K–8 students in the United States.
  • After first being approved as a universal screener in 2021, i-Ready met all the required elements for a dyslexia screening assessment in this latest review by OKSDE.

LIFE-CHANGING "PERSONAL AI" DEVICE SUPPORTS STUDENT READING & LEARNING ABILITIES

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OrCam Technologies, innovator of life-changing, personal "AI as a companion" solutions, has introduced robust new features to the recently-launched OrCam Learn, a comprehensive AI-driven study partner.

Key Points: 
  • OrCam Learn empowers students, including those with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, to effectively read and learn, resulting in enhanced comprehension, reading fluency and overall confidence.
  • OrCam Learn's 'Reading Pal' utilizes highly advanced AI to provide students an interactive learning experience – and helps improve reading fluency and comprehension.
  • From each reading session, OrCam Learn generates a comprehensive analysis of the student's progress – and identifies areas requiring additional attention – for teachers and parents to review.
  • Delivered via web and mobile apps, the reading evaluation reporting incorporates a variety of metrics that help evaluate reading performance, including those commonly used by learning specialists, such as text difficulty, reading fluency, and total accuracy.

Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Names Curriculum Associates' i-Ready® Assessment a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K-3

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GaDOE recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3. School districts across the state can now use the program's online Diagnostic and offline literacy assessment tasks to support with the identification and referral of students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia. Today, the i-Ready program serves more than 11.5 million students and approximately one-third of all Grades K–8 students in the United States, including approximately 485,000 students in Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GaDOE recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3.
  • All programs named to GaDOE's Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool list undergo a comprehensive review and demonstrate that they address—and measure—specific components.
  • The combination of the Diagnostic with the additional assessment tasks leverages the most current research on dyslexia screening and adheres to the recommendations of the International Dyslexia Association.
  • Districts can use the program as a screening tool to help educators determine if further assessment and specialized reading intervention may be appropriate for individual students.

2023 Science of Reading Week Attendees Averaged 2,400+ Daily – Lexia Makes Webinars Available On Demand

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Recordings of the dynamic and thought-provoking edWebinars are now available on demand at the Lexia website .

Key Points: 
  • Recordings of the dynamic and thought-provoking edWebinars are now available on demand at the Lexia website .
  • In each edWebinar, industry thought leaders and Lexia’s own literacy experts discussed ways to accelerate students’ literacy gains.
  • “Science of Reading Week was one of our most successful learning events,” Lexia Chief Learning Officer Dr. Liz Brooke said.
  • “In our experience, connecting the science of reading knowledge with instruction enables schools and districts to realize exponential change in just one academic year,” said Dr. Brooke.

Ohio Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates' i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K-3

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to Ohio's K–3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee with Dyslexia Screening (K–3 Diagnostic/Dyslexia Screener) and Tier 1 Dyslexia Screening Measure (Dyslexia Screener). Starting in the 2023–2024 school year, districts across the state can now use i-Ready's online Diagnostic and offline literacy assessment tasks to screen for risk factors of dyslexia and help provide data-driven instructional support to students. In addition, i-Ready can now be used for five additional assessment areas as outlined by the ODE this coming school year.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to Ohio's K–3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee with Dyslexia Screening (K–3 Diagnostic/Dyslexia Screener) and Tier 1 Dyslexia Screening Measure (Dyslexia Screener).
  • In addition, i-Ready can now be used for five additional assessment areas as outlined by the ODE this coming school year.
  • "Having a single, comprehensive assessment solution such as i-Ready is so important because it eliminates the need for districts to administer multiple, redundant assessments.
  • The combination of the Diagnostic with the additional assessment tasks leverages the most current research on dyslexia screening and adheres to the recommendations of the International Dyslexia Association.