Reading and Writing Strategies for Middle Schoolers with Dyslexia: A Chance to Transform Gifted Education

Location: Tundra EF

Description: This session will explore effective reading and writing strategies tailored for middle school students with dyslexia, focusing on how to support their unique learning needs in gifted education. We will delve into advanced decoding techniques, specifically designed for complex word structures, including mythological, folkloric, legendary, and scriptural names. Participants will learn how to break down complex words into manageable phonetic units, enhancing students' ability to decode and retain information. The session will emphasize the integration of phonological awareness and linguistic insights into practical classroom strategies, offering tools that can be applied immediately to benefit middle school students with dyslexia in general education or gifted education settings.

Participant Outcomes: 

1. Use low-cost, high-impact resources like dictionaries to improve reading and writing for middle school students with dyslexia.
   
2. Break down complex words using phonological strategies and dictionary skills to support decoding and pronunciation.
3. Apply practical, budget-friendly techniques for teaching dyslexic students in gifted education settings.
4. Enhance their classroom instruction by integrating simple yet effective resources to support dyslexic students’ language development.