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2024 IEA Summer Institute
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The theme for this year’s IEA Summer Institute is "Adventure Awaits!" You can expect excitement and opportunities for growth and exploration as you learn, network with colleagues and reconnect with friends. This event will take place in-person at Lewis - Clark State College in Lewiston from July 24th to 27th, 2024. For those unable to attend physically, there will be online strands available on July 24th and 25th.

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Wednesday, July 24 • 8:30am - 5:00pm
Understanding and Supporting Dyslexic Learners - Full Day

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This course will delve into the neurobiological origin of dyslexia as well as characteristics of the dyslexic brain at all stages of life. Participants will learn about different screening and identification processes and instructional strategies that address the challenges that dyslexic learners face as well as the strengths they possess. You will be engaged through many effective learning activities including role playing, group discussion, and hands-on activities designed to help you gain a deep understanding of a dyslexic student.

The course will deepen teachers’ understanding of how children learn to read and will introduce The Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction. You will leave with strategies and resources to be used in your classroom, including the importance of scaffolding instruction.

Targeted for K-12.

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avatar for Tabitha Thach

Tabitha Thach

Teacher
Tabitha Thach is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in diverse educational settings, including roles as an elementary general education teacher, special education teacher at both elementary and junior high levels, junior high reading teacher, and elementary reading... Read More →
avatar for Tina Grieve

Tina Grieve

I am an Elementary Resource Teacher in the Kuna School District where I have taught students with learning disabilities for 19 years. I am an active member of the Idaho Education Association (IEA) at the state and local level. I am a State Board member for the Council for Exceptional... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm PDT
SAC 115
  Leadership and Mentoring

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