Description
Do you know how to support students with dyslexia beyond the classroom? Are you looking for simple, effective strategies to share with parents to help their children succeed at home? While classroom support is essential, extending that support into the home environment can significantly improve student outcomes. Teachers play a critical role in equipping parents with tools and strategies to reinforce learning at home, turning challenges like homework into opportunities for growth and confidence-building. Join Melissa Mann for this timesaving, to the point session designed to help educators bridge the gap between school and home for students with dyslexia. You will discover practical, easy-to-implement strategies that you can share with families to foster a supportive learning environment beyond the classroom. Get ready to empower families with the tools they need to help students with dyslexia thrive at home and beyond! Melissa's expertise in special education will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop personalized support plans that involve both teachers and parents in a cohesive learning approach.
Objectives
Identify key characteristics of dyslexia and how they affect learning at home. Explain to parents the challenges dyslexia presents during homework and reading activities. Share actionable strategies with parents to support their children's learning outside the classroom. Assess common homework struggles related to dyslexia and recommend targeted interventions. Review the effectiveness of home-based strategies through parent-teacher communication and student progress. Develop personalized support plans that involve both teachers and parents in a cohesive learning approach.
