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Continuing the Conversation with Jessica Leslie
6/3/2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Event Description
Join Jessica in this discussion of her BC TEAL 2023 Conference session: Recognizing and Accommodating Dyslexia in an EAL Context.

Conference Session Description:
We all have them- intelligent, bright students who just struggle. Maybe they have a hard time focusing, maybe they are always moving, maybe they still have trouble writing on the line even after years of class, or maybe there is just something you can put your finger on, but you can tell there is more going on than just the average EAL struggles. Plus, with many cultural stances towards any type of learning or learner “difference,” you know there will never be any type of formal assessment let alone a concrete diagnosis. We hear you, Teacher, we have been there too! We want to help you specifically recognize dyslexia in an EAL context. After a hands-on simulation of what it is like to do a writing assignment with dyslexia, we will discuss various teaching strategies for these students and explore ideas for accommodation.