Utah Systems Conference 2019

Dyad reading is a cooperative peer-assisted reading strategy; a strong reader and a struggling reader sit side by side and read aloud from a challenging text in unison for 15 minutes each day. With over 50 years of research, the Dyad reading method has been shown to promote literacy skills by incorporating sight and sound multisensory experience. We will briefly highlight the evidence for this strategy and its average impact of 2-3 years of reading growth on student outcomes in one year. This session will train participants on how to implement Dyad reading with in their schools.

When students are not demonstrating adequate response to reading instruction—especially at Tier 2—educators often struggle with what to do next. This session will share a suite of customizable reading lessons aligned to the “Big 5” areas of phonemic awareness, alphabetic principal or phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The brief, research-based lessons are intended to supplement reading interventions, programs, or curricula that are currently in place.

On October 4, 2018, The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a state dyslexia handbook. This book is filled with excellent resources for screening, remediation, and accommodations. Five members of the Utah State Dyslexia Task Force that created this handbook will explain how to make the most of this resource and answer educators questions about dyslexia in Utah Schools. Panelist will focus on 3 main objectives. First we will discuss the definition of dyslexia. Second we will talk about how to provide instruction for students with reading difficulties using an MTSS framework. Lastly we will discuss best practices for reading instructions for students that demonstrate characteristics of dyslexia. Educators will understand how to use the handbook to inform future identification processes in order to more accurately assess students with reading difficulties leading to the most effective intervention and more successful outcomes by using an MTSS framework. Part 1: 9:00am-10:00am will be an overview of the handbook Part 2: 10:15am-11:15am will be the Q&A with members of the Utah State Dyslexia Task Force

On October 4, 2018, The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a state dyslexia handbook. This book is filled with excellent resources for screening, remediation, and accommodations. Five members of the Utah State Dyslexia Task Force that created this handbook will explain how to make the most of this resource and answer educators questions about dyslexia in Utah Schools. Panelist will focus on 3 main objectives. First we will discuss the definition of dyslexia. Second we will talk about how to provide instruction for students with reading difficulties using an MTSS framework. Lastly we will discuss best practices for reading instructions for students that demonstrate characteristics of dyslexia. Educators will understand how to use the handbook to inform future identification processes in order to more accurately assess students with reading difficulties leading to the most effective intervention and more successful outcomes by using an MTSS framework. Part 1: 9:00am-10:00am will be an overview of the handbook Part 2: 10:15am-11:15am will be the Q&A with members of the Utah State Dyslexia Task Force

You will gain techniques to effectively communicate between environments to positively impact student outcomes. Collaboration between teachers supports students by creating environments that are consistent, goal driven, and equitable. You will be provided with a tool to increase communication between tiers and identify students’ immediate needs.