3176, CODE, IDA, EdTech to Enhance Structured-Literacy Instruction (2017)

  This was copied and pasted directly from the youtube link:  "Historically, structured- literacy approaches have been the most effective for remediating language difficulties. The utilization of technology can make this type of instruction a multisensory process that is engaging and explicit while still maintaining the individualization and diagnostic- prescriptive aspects that are its hallmarks. In this presentation, an Orton- Gillingham Fellow and a director of technology share how they have collaborated to include technology as an instructive and assistive tool following the traditional Orton- Gillingham approach in the small classroom setting.

About the Presenters: Theresa Collins is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Currently the Tutorial Department Director and Director of Orton-Gillingham Training at The Southport School, she has been an Orton-Gillingham practitioner for over 30 years. She first developed her interest in learning differences while pursuing her B.A. in Psychology at Colgate University. She later earned her M.S. in Educational Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. In the last several years, she has become interested in using technology to enhance multisensory teaching and embedding technology in teacher training to help trainees develop 21st century skillsets for Structured Literacy instruction. At The Southport CoLAB, she provides Orton-Gillingham training at the Classroom Educator, Associate, Certified, and Fellow-in-Training Levels. Ms. Collins has presented at various conferences, including the Annual Conference of the International Dyslexia Association, the New York and New Jersey branches of the IDA, the annual conference of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, the annual conference of the Assistive Technology Industry Association, Learning Ally’s Spotlight on Dyslexia, and The Southport CoLAB’s Summer Professional Development Series.  

Sharon Plante, an educator with over 23 years teaching experience in special education, currently serves as teacher and Chief Technology Integrator at The Southport School. As a Classroom Educator certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, she uses her training and understanding of technology to empower students with learning disabilities. Sharon is the co-author of Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities, which highlights the incorporation of technology through the Universal Design Model to reach all learners. She has presented at International Dyslexia Association, The Dyslexia Foundation, Northeast Association of Learning Specialists, ATIA, Spotlight on Dyslexia and Pennsylvania Department of Education. Sharon is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Commission on School Growth and Collaboration. Additionally, she was awarded the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award from George Mason University College of Education and Human Development. " After registering, you will receive a link to the youtube video.