New York Hosts Major Conference On Dyslexia

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Article Date: 03 Mar 2007 - 0:00 PDT

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The New York Branch of The International Dyslexia Association will be holding its 34th Annual conference on Dyslexia & Related Learning Disabilities titled Closing The Gap Between Research and Practice on Monday, March 12 & Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Marriott Marquis, New York, New York.

The two day conference offers 107 sessions and 60 exhibitors. This is the premier event in the New York region in the field of learning disabilities! Listen to noted experts, covering topics such as current research on memory, assistive technologies and evidence-based teaching approaches for students of all ages. Visit our exhibit hall and learn about teaching resources, assistive technologies, schools with programs for students with learning disabilities, and other related services and materials. Share information with co-workers, colleagues, parents, professionals and others.

Monday's Keynoter: Anita Archer, Ph.D., author of Skills for School Success, Advanced Skills for School Success, and REWARDS, and REWARDS PLUS with Dr. Mary Gleason. Dr. Archer also co-authored Phonics for Reading. Tuesday's Keynoter: Todd R. Risley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Alaska, author of Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children, with Betty Hart.

Additional presenters included noted dyslexia expert, Sally Shaywitz, M.D., professor of pediatrics and child study at the Yale University School of Medicine, where she co-directs the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention. Dr. Shaywitz is the author of "Overcoming Dyslexia".

On Tuesday, March 13 there will be an Awards Luncheon recognizing the outstanding commitment and talent of those who have either lived with dyslexia or who have worked so diligently to insure that all children and adults receive the assistance they need to succeed. Receiving awards are Jay Johnson, on Broadway in "The Two and Only" and a person with dyslexia (2007 Priscilla L. Vail Award); Carmen Farina, former Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, New York City Department of Education (2007 New York Branch Award); Donna S. Goldberg, author of "The Organized Student", (2007 Margot Marek Annual Book Award).

The New York Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization that provides services and information to professional and families to help children who are struggling with dyslexia succeed.

New York Branch of The International Dyslexia Association
http://www.nybida.org