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At DDPA, we celebrate dyslexia awareness year round but every October we join with advocates and partners for focused events, like our Dyslexia Awareness Day on October 18, 2023. Join us to discuss dyslexia, HB 998 and SB801 at the PA State Capitol. bit.ly/3RHBIfS

Join Decoding Dyslexia PA and Pennsylvania Branch of IDA in Harrisburg for our Dyslexia Awareness Day! Hear from Rep. Jason Ortitay, advocates, district officials, and community members as we talk dyslexia, education and much needed legislation. bit.ly/3RHBIfS

The new Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Teaching Reading are out. "While the materials have undergone large-scale changes, reading researchers and educators who have reviewed excerpts offer mixed reviews on their potential to shift classroom instruction." edweek.org/teaching-learn…

You've invested time and resources into data collection, but now what? Join @AIMtoLearn's @MeganGierka and @KingslandNicole for a 10/24 FREE webinar on Interpreting Assessment Data for Targeted Instruction. #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #researchtopractice institute.aimpa.org/resources/lite…

🧵I was recently asked to speak on the top problems with what schools tell families of students with #dyslexia. I did it. It made people mad. They said I was being mean. Just so we are clear, calling out civil rights violations and ableism is not mean. It is overdue. 🔥

@everyonereadste @liv2learn @PDESecretary @JasonOrtitay @PaBranchIDA @DD_PA @ReadingLeaguePA @pattanliteracy @SenatorMuth @GalballyJaclyn @GaleMorrisonEd @Avi_WA Would love to see this initiative across the entire state! Excited for District 44.

@liv2learn @PDESecretary @JasonOrtitay @PaBranchIDA @DD_PA @ReadingLeaguePA @pattanliteracy Pam, we can’t wait to see you! Stick around for an announcement from @SenatorMuth regarding structured literacy and the Science of Reading in District 44! @GalballyJaclyn @PaBranchIDA @DDPA_12 @GaleMorrisonEd @Avi_WA

Looking forward to Dyslexia Awareness Day at the capital tomorrow!Thank you @PDESecretary @JasonOrtitay @PaBranchIDA @DD_PA @ReadingLeaguePA @pattanliteracy !

Proud day in PA! Dyslexia Awareness Day...a gathering of expert speakers, student dignitaries and state legislators....all proclaiming Literacy is Freedom!

Just one week until our Dyslexia Awareness Day at the PA Capitol Main Rotunda. Have you registered yet?eventbrite.com/e/literacy-is-…

Have you registered yet? We are less than 50 days away from Our Literacy is Freedom! Dyslexia Awareness Gathering at the PA Capitol Main Rotunda on Monday October 24th, 2022. This event is family friendly and we invite parents to bring their children. ow.ly/yhP450KCAK2

Great Opportunity! Would you like to share your journey with dyslexia? On October 24, join us and share your story with State Representatives and Pennsylvania dyslexia advocates at the Harrisburg State Capitol. Email padyslexiaday@gmail.com for more information on how to apply.

Literacy is Freedom! Decoding Dyslexia PA and PBIDA’s annual Dyslexia Awareness Day is back, in person, at the Capitol, and better than ever! October 24, 2022 More details to follow. @ddpa #pbida #dyslexia #literacyisfreedom #literacy #dyslexiaawareness

Hoping you did not encounter any little white lies this past school year, but I bet you did. What changes still need to happen in your child's school for a successful next year? ow.ly/R28i50JEHuJ

Do you know your state rep in PA? If they are on the education committee, we'd love to speak to you! Please comment below.

Please, please, please message us if any of these PA House of Representatives represent you. We need your help with some legislation work!

One final resource for Mental Health Month. This blog explores positive feedback as a way to build self-esteem in our children. ow.ly/E9wt50JlLjQ

We can, and must, boost our children's self-esteem. Have you tried any of these methods? ow.ly/3jOC50JjWh4

Listen to a children’s feelings (seems like common sense, right?). However, their language problems often make it difficult for them to express their feelings. ow.ly/MpUX50J9phj

Have you taught your child/student/self to self-advocate? Here's some great advice from the University of Michigan. ow.ly/6fZf50J9oqh

Great reminder from @developing_readers_academy.

Do you follow Dear Dyslexic out of Australia? Their advice is so simple yet so important. My personal favorite is: Make sure I have people around that I trust; and talk about what’s going on in my life. Which is your favorite?ow.ly/Eij450J4wzA