The Windward Institute

Join us on Thurs., May 16 at 1 p.m. Free & open to the public. Presenters to discuss the evidence & progress made on the path to implementation of the Science of Reading in the U.S, & address the steps needed to scale evidence-based literacy programs to empower more students.

Free live virtual event with Dr. Nadine Gaab on April, 4 2024. @gaablab presents "Moving from a Reactive to a Proactive Model in Education" at the @windward_school and @thewindwardinst annual Robert J. Memorial Lecture. Registration is required. thewindwardschool.org/lecture/spring Join Us!

FREE digital or hard copy of the 2024 annual journal, The Beacon, published by The Windward Institute. Accessible evidence-based resources and practical strategies to support struggling readers and children with LBLD such as dyslexia. Sign up here! thewindwardschool.org/thebeacon

May the coming year be brimming with new chapters of success and endless opportunities for learning. Best wishes for a wonderful New Year filled with the joy of reading and discovery! Browse and register for Winter 2024 offerings here: thewindwardschool.org/courses

FREE Webinar, December 6, 1 p.m. (ET). Register Now! thewindwardschool.org/wi Discover how the right use of technology can help empower your child or your students' success with @drmcgettigan @Windward_school

Congratulations Dr. Yaacov Petscher, Associate Director @FCRR in your new role, Associate Dean for Research at the College of Social Work @FloridaState . He also serves on the advisory board @TheWindwardInst . Watch his Spring 2023 Whole Child presentation youtu.be/DGsx-359vJE

How easy is this! Check out this awesome index of podcast episodes from some of the best sources of SOR podcasts. Search by topic. @TheWindwardInst READ Podcast (research, education, advocacy) with host @dmscorrano is on the list. Thanks @measuredmom

@emilyjsolari Keeping you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time

My husband was recently diagnosed with stage iv pancreatic cancer. We are fortunate to have incredible care at UVA. PC is often caught far too late leaving many patients with inoperable tumors. More awareness, funding, and research is needed for early detection and treatment.

Screeners can provide information about academic strengths and needs. There are also warning signs that can be caught earlier. Learn more in the article “Identifying and Teaching Students with Significant Reading Problems”. aft.org/ae/winter2020-…

Jamie Williamson discusses successful structures that can be implemented to promote an effective literacy program. Click to read: Building a Structure for Literacy Part I: Pairing a Solid Core Reading Program with Reliable Screening Measures thewindwardschool.org/the-windward-i…

Join us with the 2023 Fall Community Lecture featured speaker Amy Margolis, PhD, presenting "Psychological Components of Reading Disabilities: Novel Interventions to Address Anxiety and Executive Functioning". Register here: bit.ly/453eXpH

Let The Games Begin. We're in Ohio @DyslexiaIDA #DyslexiaCon23 come visit us on the 3rd floor. Look for Sarah and Jill's poster presentation: Let The Games Begin and get free resources for your classroom to build decoding skills and morphological awareness.

Families and caregivers are often the first to notice the warning signs of dyslexia. They are the child’s biggest advocates. @DyslexiaIDA has put together a handbook that every family should know. Being informed is the best way to advocate. dyslexiaida.org/ida-dyslexia-h…

While there is substantial research on dyslexia, many myths and misconceptions still exist in popular discourse, ultimately impacting children across academic and social settings. Here are common myths and facts about dyslexia. Learn more: University of Michigan @dyslexiaumich

Learn about the power of connection, collaboration, and growth in schools to better serve and advocate for all students. New LEAD on READ Podcast episode with Cheryl Cook, Executive Director of the Association of LD Schools. readpodcast.org

Dyslexia in Focus. Definition and characteristics by @OdegardTim. Dr. Odegard is an expert on dyslexia @DyslexiaMTSU and past READ Podcast guest @thewindwardinst. Being informed about dyslexia helps us understand the needs of our children to promote awareness and advocacy.

Do your part: Follow to become more aware! The Windward Institute puts “Dyslexia in Focus” this October recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month. Stay tuned, for weekly resources on dyslexia, structured literacy and reading interventions, inspiring stories, and calls to action.

New READ Podcast episode with @DrElsa_CHagan is now available wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch our READ video bookmarks or the entire episode on YouTube. Watch and subscribe here: youtu.be/rbT9OtgeBto?si…

Listen now to this month’s READ Podcast conversation with @DrElsa_CHagan on the importance of multi-component and inclusive instruction to support English Learners. Episode and resources available at readpodcast.org or listen wherever you get your podcasts

Celebrating International Literacy Day. @thewindwardinst continues to fulfill its mission "to increase childhood literacy rates by disrupting the educational status quo to save more lives", expanding the impact of @windward_school beyond the classroom. #LITERACYDAY