Notice of Public Hearing IDENTIFICATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
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Please see the Documents link on the main menu to view the complete document: Notice is hereby given That pursuant to ss. 115.762 (3) (a) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., and interpreting ss. 115.76 (5) (a) 10. and (b) and 115.78 (1m), Stats., the Department of Public Instruction will hold public hearings as follows to consider proposed permanent rules amending s. PI 11.36 (6), relating to the identification of children with specific learning disabilities.
The administrative rule and fiscal note are available on the internet at http://dpi.wi.gov/pb/rulespg.html. A copy of the proposed rule and the fiscal estimate also may be obtained by sending an email request to lori.slauson@dpi.wi.gov or by writing to: Lori Slauson, Administrative Rules and Federal Grants Coordinator Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707
Listening Session with Assembly Representative Sondy Pope-Roberts, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee Tuesday, February 9th 7 pm Verona Senior Center * Community Room 108 Paoli Street * Verona, WI 53593. All are welcome and the events are always free. LDN members offer an informal network of phone support and information sharing all year around by phone or email. For more information: Leni at (608) 497-0233 or by email learndiff@tds.net. Dyslexia Bills Update: Please call/write/ or preferably visit your local legislator. AB 583 AND AB 584 both have been sent to the education committee. Who are my legislators? Enter your address for contact information...
Opportunity: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program 2010-2011
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Fellowship is to prepare both early career and veteran leaders to assume leadership in the public policy arena in their home state and/or nationally. During this one year Fellowship, the successful applicant will learn how federal legislation is initiated, developed, and passed by the Congress, as well as how programs are administered and regulations promulgated by federal agencies.
The application deadline for 2010-2011 is March 5, 2010 by 5:00 P.M. EST
The Fellowship starting date will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The Foundation anticipates up to three fellowships will be awarded for the period July, 2010-June 30, 2011
FULL INFORMATION on application for the Public Policy Fellowship program
President: Cheryl Ward
Vice President: Anne Schauman
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Directors: Kathy Bussanich, Connie Day, Jan Evans, Allison Kunkel, Cynthia Midcalf, Tammy Tillotson, Georgia Weier, Susan Westbrook
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DYSLEXIA BILL PROCLAMATION WITH GOVERNOR DOYLE
WIBIDA ANNUAL FALL MEETING: OCTOBER 17, 2009
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Learning to Achieve: A Research-Based Training on Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities
View the Meeting Flyer and Registration Form.
WIBIDA Mission Statement:
We believe all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, that individual learning abilities can be strengthened and that social, educational, and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed. The International Dyslexia Association actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for dyslexics. We support and encourage interdisciplinary study and research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.
Dyslexia Videos
Living and Learning with Dyslexia: Hope and Possibilities (Time 36:59)
Dr. Julie Gocey leads a panel discussion on dyslexia with Cheryl Ward (Wisconsin Branch of the International Dyslexia Association), Layla Coleman (Wisconsin Literacy, Inc.), Pam Heyde (Dyslexia Reading Therapist), and Margery Katz (Dyslexia Reading Therapist). The program covers a variety of topics including science-based, multisensory instruction for kids and adults; obstacles for identifying individuals with dyslexia; and lack of training of teachers. A college student with dyslexia shares strategies for academic success.
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Straight Talk About Kids and Dyslexia
(Time: 29: 36)
Interviews with Pediatrician/ Clinical Assistant Professor (UW School of Medicine and Public Health) Julie Gocey and UW-Madison Professor of Psychology Mark Seidenberg on the basics of dyslexia. This program answers questions about which parents are most concerned. What is dyslexia? What are the causes? How is it treated? What works? How can I find effective instruction for my son/daughter? It's straight talk on a problem which affects 10 to17.5% of children.
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