Literacy for All: Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Annapolis, 2020
Date and time
Description
Literacy for All ~
Equitable Practices for Reading & Dyslexia
Thanks to WETA, Reading Rockets, all sessions in Room 180 will be livestreamed on Decoding Dyselxia Maryland's Facebook page. Please share this link with friends and colleagues who may not be able to attend!
Sessions are provided by experts from the National Center on Improving Literacy.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Parents
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Students
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Teachers
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Equity professionals
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Reading specialists
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Curriculum and instruction supervisors
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Screening and assessment professionals and
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Others interested in learning more about reading screening, instruction and interventions to prevent and support students with reading difficulties and dyslexia.
*There are separate sessions for school system personnel and for parents, noted below.
**All events in Room 180 will be livestreamed by WETA and broadcast live on the Decoding Dyslexia Maryland Facebook page.
PROGRAM (Session Descriptions)
8:00am: Community Partner Open House ~ Continental Breakfast & Registration. Explore the services, materials & supports from over 35+ organizations serving striving readers and students with dyslexia. Room 170
8:30-9:00: Welcome to Literacy for All, Winifred Winston, State Leader, Decoding Dyslexia MD, Room 180
9:00-10:15: Keynote: Equitable Practices for Reading: Implementing Strong Screening, Instruction and Interventions for Reading, Sarah Sayko, Deputy Director, National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), Room 180
~9:30-9:45: Reading & Dyslexia Handbook bill, Kirwan & Education Update, House Majority Leader, Delegate Eric Luedtke, Chair, House Subcommittee on Revenue, Ways & Means Committee, Room 180 (after Del. Luedtke finishes the Keynote will resume)
10:30-11:30: Morning Sessions
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Screening for Dyslexia & Reading Difficulties, Kelli Cummings, Ph.D., University of Maryland/NCIL, Scott Szczerbiak, Director of Special Education & Cortney Dvorak, Supervisor of Instruction in Reading, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (Session for School District Personnel), Room 431
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Reading Instruction and Intervention to Support Equitable Literacy Development, Jess Surles, M.Ed., NCIL, Room 180 (Open Session)
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Student Advocacy Session, Lauren Stouten, Room 170
11:30-12:30: Lunch for Attendees, Room 170
12:45-2:00: Afternoon Sessions
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Screening for Dyslexia & Reading Difficulties, Kelli Cummings, University of Maryland/NCIL, Scott Szczerbiak, Director of Special Education & Cortney Dvorak, Supervisor of Instruction in Reading, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Room 180 (Open Session)
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Reading Instruction and Intervention to Support Equitable Literacy Development, Jess Surles, NCIL (Session for School District Personnel), Room 431
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Family and School Partnerships that Create Positive Student Outcomes, Sarah Sayko, Deputy Director, NCIL (Open Session) Room 170
2:30-4:00
Cupcakes, Coffee & Conversation, Legislative Open House with a 3:00 pm recognition ceremony to honor Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam with the Friend of Dyslexia Recognition, Rooms 170 & 180
Scheduling Legislative Meetings
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INVITE your Delegate and Senator to attend the Cupcakes, Coffee and Conversation Open House from 2:30-4:00pm in room 170-180.
Tips & Reminders for Attendees
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Wear RED: Business attire with comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking. Many attendees wear red which symbolizes the parent-teacher partnership in turning the "proverbial red ink" into success for all students!
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Tweet @dyslexiasomd to reach Decoding Dyslexia Maryland.
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Youth Session: Be sure to bring your students! Students will focus on their creative side and assemble and personalize "Grow a Reader" plants to deliver to legislative offices. Students will also learn about the Reading & Dyslexia Handbook which can help their schools and districts help students with dyslexia and reading difficulties.
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Guide to Your Day in Annapolis: All About Everything!
Parking & Security
Accessing the Legislative Complex: Interactive Maps Link with Parking & photos
Public Buildings Map and Parking Options -- If you park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium to take the shuttle, the cost is $4 round trip and $5 to access the parking lot at the stadium. The shuttle requires exact change in cash. Leave at least 30 minutes to park, catch the trolley and ride to the House Office Building. There are also a number of parking garages within walking distance to the House Office Building and Gott's Parking Garage is the closest on Taylor Avenue.
Security
All attendees must pass through building security and should allow about 10 minutes (or more) depending on the line to get in the building. Please have a photo identification ready. The entrance to House Office Building is on the side of the building on Bladen Street, middle door and there is no parking on Bladen Street.
Guide to Your Day in Annapolis: All About Everything including parking, interactive maps, schedule for the day and other information you can use at the last minute to get prepared!
Helpful Links & Printables
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Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission)
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Maryland Dyslexia Task Force Report and Recommendations of 2017
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Reading Achievement by Subgroup, 2018, State of Maryland
Community Partners -- The following Partners will be available on Dyslexia Advocacy Day to share information and/or chat with attendees about reading and dyslexia. Please visit their displays to learn about how they support families and students with dyslexia.
