Policy Analyst Samantha Durrance presented at the 2018 High Schools That Work conference on supporting struggling readers in secondary schools, especially students with dyslexia.

Attendees left with a basic understanding of dyslexia and how children learn to read, as well as resource toolkits including:

• Instructional strategies that help support students’ vocabulary, fluency and comprehension in all subject areas;
• High-quality reading intervention programs designed for secondary students;
• Assessment tools for identifying which skills to target for struggling readers; and
• Assistive technology and accessibility resources to help students with dyslexia and struggling readers in general.

To view the presentation or presentation handout, see Related Links to the right. For more information, contact Samantha Durrance.