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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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Friday, July 26 • 8:30am - 4:15pm
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.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Spears

Jennifer Spears

High School Special Education Teacher, Lewiston School District
I am a high school special education teacher for Lewiston High School.  I have been married for 34 years, and am a proud mother of 3 children.  After my youngest started preschool, I decided it was time to go back to school. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in... Read More →
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Wesli Houston

Wesli Kalbfleisch Houston was born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho.  She has been working with children for 9 years (4 years in Pre-k and 5 years in the elementary education setting.) She currently works at Webster Elementary school as a 3rd/4th grade multi-age teacher and an Extra... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 115
  Leadership and Mentoring

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