REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. CONFERENCE IS FULL.
Is it vision? Is it a problem with reading? This workshop will summarize the
fundamentals of reading, identify the differences between dyslexia and other reading
disabilities, and provide strategies and resources for the VI professional to collaborate
with school personnel for students who are struggling print readers. Participants will
learn how to navigate school systems to ensure students with low vision in general
education classrooms are included in the appropriate processes for reading
intervention.
Speakers Include:
Dr. Melinda Rainey, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX
Cherry Lee, Educational Diagnostician & TEA Program Specialist for Dyslexia
Eva Lavigne, Transition Consultant at TSBVI Outreach
Renee Ellis, Education Consultant at TSBVI Outreach