Decoding dyslexia — one district’s story

8:00 AM | Tuesday, Nov 13 | Room: A 111

Research indicates that 70%-80% of struggling readers likely have some form of dyslexia, yet there is little understanding of what dyslexia is or how to effectively address it. Discover how Ottawa Hills Local (Lucas) partnered with a community group to screen children and infuse research-based practices to help dyslexic students succeed.

Topics: Innovation in instruction, Principals, Student achievement, Student issues

Moderator: Marguerite Bennett, board member, Mount Vernon City and Knox County Career Center

Kevin Miller, superintendent, Ottawa Hills Local (Lucas)

Bill Miller, director of curriculum and instruction, Ottawa Hills Local (Lucas)

Kori Kawczynski, elementary principal, Ottawa Hills Local (Lucas)

Jill Michaelson, director of student services, Ottawa Hills Local (Lucas)