Flemington-Raritan School District
Dyslexia Resource Website
Multisensory Structured Literacy- Group Instruction Methodology Professional Development Video
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A NJ DOE-sponsored webinar presented by Judy Shapiro, esteemed faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Center for Dyslexia Studies.
Ms. Shapiro offers suggestions for supporting dyslexic students during small group instruction.
Students who receive special education and reading support services have access to Learning Ally. Through Learning Ally, students can access to the world's largest library of human-narrated audiobooks. Check out this video to learn more.
Special Services has provided all building leaders with access information. Please see your building leader for additional information.
RESOURCE 4
Video
Dyslexia Awareness
Part 1:- About Dyslexia
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Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: About Dyslexia Celebrities including Sir Richard Branson, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Maggie Aderin-Pocock join expert teachers from two world leading dyslexia schools to share their wisdom and expertise in these inspirational Dyslexia Awareness Training films produced by Made By Dyslexia. Millfield School UK and Schenck School USA are both pioneers in the field of dyslexia and the first schools in their respective countries to successfully support dyslexic students and focus on dyslexic strengths. These films have been incorporated into 5 Dyslexia Awareness Training modules designed to help teachers, educators and parents understand dyslexia, both its strengths and challenges, gain essential knowledge in how to recognise and support it, and create a dyslexia inclusive classroom.
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RESOURCE 3
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TEDX TALK
Christian Boer
Open Dyslexia Font
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In this talk, Christian Boer, a graphic designer by trade and dyslexic from birth, talks about how he used his gifts to create the typeface that is designed to support dyslexics. The typeface went worldwide and is used by thousands of people. Christian uses his TEDX platform to show you how the Dyslexie font works for those who struggle to read.
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For more information about the fonts, visit Tech tools resources page on this site.
Teaching Reading to Struggling Readers Resources
Learn more by visiting the Flemington-Raritan Special Services Department's Dyslexia Information page.
Many elementary school teachers have limited resources related to dyslexia and other learning differences. Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know was developed to open the door for these educators to a better understanding of dyslexia.
This handbook is intended to support all teachers in their passion to help every child reach his or her fullest potential. Use it to raise awareness, share best practices, and be a resource to your school’s administration and staff.
