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Unlocking Reading Comprehension: Meet Dr. Kay Wijekumar

The Northern Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (NOBIDA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Strands of Understanding: Weaving in Comprehension & Writing Symposium, scheduled for September 27, 2024, at Signature Events Venue and Catering in Euclid, Ohio. Among our esteemed in-person speakers, we are honored to present Dr. Kay Wijekumar, whose groundbreaking insights into reading comprehension promise to enlighten and inspire attendees.

Understanding the Presentation

Dr. Wijekumar, the Houston Endowment Chair and Director for the Center for Urban School Partnerships at Texas A&M University, will lead a session titled "Ensuring Comprehension Success for Every Child." Drawing upon over 25 years of experience in education and her significant research contributions, she will introduce attendees to the Knowledge Acquisition and Transformation (KAT) Framework. This innovative approach addresses the root causes of comprehension challenges, offering practical solutions grounded in research and real-world application.

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Rise Up! Sponsors and Community Organizations, We Thank you.

Thank you to our Rise Up! Sponsors:

Our Premiere 34th Annual Symposium 2 Day Event Sponsor

Lawrence School: Great Minds Don't Think Alike

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Ohio’s Literacy Initiatives

2023 Updates

Proposed OH budget allotments to fund state literacy initiatives have been announced. The OH Dyslexia Guidebook plan for screening, intervention, and remediation of children with dyslexia or displaying dyslexic characteristics and tendencies goes into effect for the 2023-24 school year.

As reported on Cleveland.com:

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