Unexpected Underachievement (Virtual)
A difficulty in learning to read or spell that is unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities could indicate dyslexia or a related disorder. Whether there is a diagnosis or not, the instruction for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and those who are struggling with reading and spelling is the same.
In Unexpected Underachievement, participants learn:
| 1) models of literacy acquisition; 2) domains of language and how they impact literacy and learning; 3) characteristics of dyslexia; 4) effective activities and strategies for learning to read and spell well; and 5) appropriate accommodations. |