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​​Navigating the World of Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide to Technology
When my child was first diagnosed with dyslexia, I felt overwhelmed by the challenges ahead. Like many parents, I wondered how to best...

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Oct 14, 20247 min read
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Reading Comprehension Strategies: Beyond Decoding to Understanding
Understanding reading comprehension is key for students with dyslexia, requiring more than decoding skills.

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Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Executive Function Disorder and its Co-occurrence with Dyslexia
At Designed to Learn, we recognize that students with dyslexia and other neurodivergent profiles often face significant challenges with...

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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Building Vocabulary: Creative Strategies for Young Readers with Dyslexia
Supporting dyslexic students requires focused vocabulary development with more exposures to achieve mastery.

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Oct 11, 20244 min read
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Game Day: Using Board and Card Games to Teach Reading Concepts
Explore how board and card games can enhance reading instruction, making learning engaging and effective by integrating key reading skills.

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Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Effective Feedback Models: Enhancing Reading Skills Through Targeted Responses
Learn proven feedback models for reading that boost student progress and confidence by being immediate, specific, multi-sensory, and more.

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Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Fluency Boost: Effective Strategies for Improving Reading Speed and Accuracy
Reading fluency is more than just reading fast—it's the bridge that connects word recognition to deep comprehension. When students read...

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Oct 8, 20243 min read
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Understanding Dyslexia: A Parent's Journey and Advice
Alana McWilliams shares her story with dyslexia, emphasizing early intervention, structured literacy, and celebrating unique strengths.

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Oct 7, 20246 min read
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From Edutainment to Education: Implementing the Science of Reading in Classrooms
Shifting away from edutainment, explore the need for structured literacy in classrooms.

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Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Unlocking Literacy: Innovative Activities for Mastering Grapheme Recognition
Unlock the full potential of young readers by mastering grapheme recognition, essential for decoding and early reading success.

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Oct 5, 20243 min read
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Understanding Multisensory Teaching
Multisensory teaching activates multiple senses to improve literacy, especially for dyslexic learners: visual, kinesthetic, auditory.

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Rethinking Sight Words: A Synthesized Approach
Rethink sight words by integrating decoding strategies to boost reading effectiveness, aligning with the science of reading principles.

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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Empowering Young Learners: Tools and Strategies for Developing Phonemic Awareness
How do you develop phonemic awareness to enhance early reading through tailored, multisensory strategies for diverse learning needs.

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Oct 2, 20244 min read
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Unlocking Literacy: 31 Days of Empowering Educators and Parents with the Science of Reading
This Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us in transforming reading education with daily insights to elevate teaching practices.

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Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Educational Experiences: A Comprehensive Survey for Parents in Kansas Special Education Coops
Designed to Learn is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive survey aimed at gaining valuable insights into families'...

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Nov 15, 20232 min read
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What is Dyslexia?
We're diving into the world of dyslexia, a specific learning disability that impacts the way individuals read, write, and spell. Let's...

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Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Understanding Dyslexia vs. Poor First Instruction in Reading
Dyslexia and poor first instruction in reading are two factors that can affect a person's ability to read and comprehend text. While they...

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Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Understanding and Supporting Students During Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and support for individuals with dyslexia....

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Cultivating a Love for Reading: Evidence-Based Strategies for Parents of Reluctant Readers
It’s back-to-school time, which may mean daily reading logs reading logs and AR tests, as homework. But what do you do if you have a...

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Aug 22, 20233 min read
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