Teaching Resources
An estimated 15–20% of the population is dyslexic.
Read October provides educators with clear, accessible information about dyslexia, along with ready-to-share resources they can pass on to families.
Resources for Classrooms
Podcasts
IDA Ontario: Reading Road Trip Podcast – In each episode of Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario, host and classroom teacher Kate Winn explores evidence-based literacy instruction with a fabulous guest. From researchers and authors to educators and advocates, they’re all sharing practical ideas that can be implemented now in your class, school or district!
Reading Road Trip S2 E8: Dyslexia Facts, Myths and Strategies with Dr. Jack Fletcher
Kate chats with Dr. Jack Fletcher this week, unpacking all things dyslexia: Risk factors and prevention, dyslexia vs dysteachia, instructional tips, wait-to-fail, and dyslexia myths and misconceptions.
Reading Road Trip S3 E7: Dyslexia – Remediation & Comorbid Disorders with Dr. Marc Joanisse
Kate welcomes Dr. Marc Joanisse for a discussion about the neurobiology of dyslexia and other comorbid disorders, including ADHD and DLD.
Professional Learning
IDA Ontario: Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe
On-Demand Learning
Building Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading Success with Stephanie Stollar, Ph.D.
This workshop provides an introduction to multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) as the framework for implementing the science of reading in elementary schools. A clear description of MTSS will be contrasted with the current service delivery models it is designed to replace. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on the components of MTSS in relationship to current practices in their schools. Several examples, tools, and success stories will be shared from schools that have improved their reading outcomes.
Structured Literacy in Kindergarten: 5 Key Changes That Made All My Students Readers with Kate Winn
In this practical webinar, kindergarten teacher and education writer Kate Winn will outline five key changes she made in her classroom to move from balanced to structured literacy, resulting in all students leaving the class reading. As a webinar attendee you can look forward to a candid presentation, Q & A, and a shared slideshow packed full of links and ideas to help you bring evidence-based literacy practices to your classroom, school, board or home.
How to Organize a 90 Minute Daily Schedule for Grade 1 with Martha Kovack
Experienced Ontario teacher, language arts instructor, and dyslexia interventionist Martha Kovack, MEd, will help you sift through the science of reading to show you how to organize a 90-minute daily schedule for grade one (or early grade two). Martha will provide practical suggestions, a scope & sequence, and a primary code pack on Google Slides to help ease the transition toward a more equitable approach to beginning reading instruction.
Additional Resources
- Find public libraries near you in Ontario that have decodable books
- Order Print Materials for your classroom and to share with parents
