CURRENT EVENTS:
PAST EVENTS
People to professional Summit (P2P Summit 2016)
Decoding Dyslexia MI is hosting a People to Professional Summit at the offices of SLD Read in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to discuss and collaborate on raising the voice of people and professionals in our state regarding dyslexia.
Meet with novi schools -- June 2016
Members of Michigan IDA and Decoding Dyslexia MI SE met with Novi schools Superintendent, Dr. RJ Webber and District Title I/ESL Coordinator, Ms. Smith, to discuss best practices for helping students with dyslexia. Novi schools are sending 9 educators to Orton-Gillingham training this summer.
Action Alert -- Aprl 2016 -- Continuing to work on hb4822
Please follow Decoding Dyslexia MI on Facebook for Action Alerts -- HB4822 is currently in committee. Contacting the members listed in the latest Action Alert to let them know you want to see your parental rights included in the retention decision is essential to helping legiislators make decisions in the best interest of our children.
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Joint letter to michigan's education committee
Recently, Decoding Dyslexia MI and the Michigan Branch of IDA (International Dyslexia Association) along with professors form Eastern Michigan University joined forces to address the state Education Committee bill HB 4822. We are continuing to represent the voices of our students with dyslexia at every level. Please join us by expressing your concerns with this bill to the legislators. Click on the files below to read the latest version of the bill (as of 10-2015) and an Action Alert and Constituent Letter. Links to legislators are imbedded in the Action Alert.
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conference -- october 10, 2015
The Michigan Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (MIDA) will be having their annual conference this coming October. It will feature a highly sought-after, literacy Professional Development guru, William Van Cleave!!
There will also be break-out sessions in the afternoon on Sentence Skills by Mr. Van Cleave, Advocacy by Decoding Dyslexia SW branch and the Social & Emotional Implications of Dyslexia by the wonderful Dr. Steve Pastyrnak.
This conference is sure to be one you do NOT want to miss! Look back at this site or go to MIDA's website for future registration information.
There will also be break-out sessions in the afternoon on Sentence Skills by Mr. Van Cleave, Advocacy by Decoding Dyslexia SW branch and the Social & Emotional Implications of Dyslexia by the wonderful Dr. Steve Pastyrnak.
This conference is sure to be one you do NOT want to miss! Look back at this site or go to MIDA's website for future registration information.
event--traverse city, mi june 24 --get your free tickets here
The latest with national legislation 04-15-15
CASSIDY AMENDMENT---DID NOT PASS---BUT THERE IS A WIN....
Thank you everyone for the support you showed by calling and emailing your US Senators in support of Bill Cassidy's Amendment #1 and if you were in the flurry of quick turn-around time, you may have even been able to do the same with Amendment #2 that was presented late this afternoon. Unfortunatley, neither one passed. The vote on #1 was 10-12; the vote on #2 was 8-14. The good news is, that this effort has put the country on notice that with early intervention, proper teacher training and multi-sensory phonology programs, reading can be remediated and there are thousands of supporters around the country!! Washington took notice for sure! Thank you again!
Thank you everyone for the support you showed by calling and emailing your US Senators in support of Bill Cassidy's Amendment #1 and if you were in the flurry of quick turn-around time, you may have even been able to do the same with Amendment #2 that was presented late this afternoon. Unfortunatley, neither one passed. The vote on #1 was 10-12; the vote on #2 was 8-14. The good news is, that this effort has put the country on notice that with early intervention, proper teacher training and multi-sensory phonology programs, reading can be remediated and there are thousands of supporters around the country!! Washington took notice for sure! Thank you again!
URGENT ACTION NEEDED! 04-12 thru 04-14 (AM)
CONTACT YOUR US SENATOR TO ASK HIM/HER TO SUPPORT SENATOR CASSIDY'S AMENDMENT #1, ALLOWING TITLE II PART A MONEY TO BE USED FOR TEACHER TRAINING IN THE AREA OF DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES. YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED -- THERE ARE OPPOSING GROUPS AND THE MORE SUPPORT CASSIDY WALKS IN WITH ON TUESDAY, THE LOUDER THE MESSAGE!!
COMPLETING A QUICK LETTER TO YOUR US SENATOR IS AS EASY AS CLICKING THE RED BUTTON TO THE LEFT! 3 MINUTES AND DONE OR TAKE MORE TIME IF YOU WISH TO WRITE A PERSONAL LETTER.
FOR MORE INFO, SEE THE GRAPHIC BELOW.
PLEASE ACT QUICKLY ON THIS!
COMPLETING A QUICK LETTER TO YOUR US SENATOR IS AS EASY AS CLICKING THE RED BUTTON TO THE LEFT! 3 MINUTES AND DONE OR TAKE MORE TIME IF YOU WISH TO WRITE A PERSONAL LETTER.
FOR MORE INFO, SEE THE GRAPHIC BELOW.
PLEASE ACT QUICKLY ON THIS!
The movie, The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia is coming to Grand Rapids!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 6 pm
at Calvin College
Following the movie is a panel discussion with experts in the field
Sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia MI, Calvin College, Lake Michigan Academy,
Michigan International Dyslexia Association
REGISTER HERE with Eventbrite
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 6 pm
at Calvin College
Following the movie is a panel discussion with experts in the field
Sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia MI, Calvin College, Lake Michigan Academy,
Michigan International Dyslexia Association
REGISTER HERE with Eventbrite
DD-MI PRESENTATION TO MIDA--JANUARY 2015
Decoding Dyslexia will make a presentation to the Michigan Chapter of The International Dyslexia Association (MIDA) in mid-January, 2015. We are excited to share our mission, our goals and our past events with them. Working together with like-minded individuals and groups sparks new ideas, creative means and positve energy to continue raising awareness to bring about productive changes for people with dyslexia.
Learn more about dyslexia -- watch the ask dr. nandi medical tv talk show!
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More past events:
the power of the people--decoding dyslexia MI in lansing
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Late in the game of the Lame Duck Session, the topic of changes to the MI Administrative Rules For Special Education (MASE) came into view. Thanks to the Michigan Alliance for Special Education for keeping abreast of this very important meeting and alerting the people of Michigan. As hard as it is to drop everything and get to Lansing with short notice and an early morning meeting time, DD-MI members Denise Diaz and Sarah Cotterman, with help from their families, successfully rearranged their day to represent the children and families of Michigan! There were many other DD-MI supporters, members of MASE, along with many other concerned parents in attendance.
What were the implications of the changes? They are summarized in the graphic to the left. Why was this so important? Per MASE, if parents don't outnumber MDE, ISD and school district staff, the Joint Committee (JCAR) members will not be moved or hard-pressed to stop the rules (done by choosing not to vote on them). DECEMBER 11, 2014--LANSING MI The Power of the People -- a packed room full of concerned parents and citizens--something these committee members had NEVER seen before! Senator John Pappageorge: (paraphrase) I have never seen a turnout this large. I understand that the MDOE has worked hard on these changes, but the presence of all these people here indicates to me that you are not done. I move that we not vote on this today. (Which results in a dismissal of this draft of changes to MARSE) Fellow JCAR committee members supported dismissing the vote. The meeting was adjourned 45 minutes after it began. Thank you to all the DD-MI supporters who turned up with us today. Just showing up is powerful; we learn it more every day on this journey. Thank you to Lt Gov Brian Calley for your support! And to JCAR for recognizing the need for further improvements in order to ensure better outcomes in Special Education. |
michigan international dyslexia association's fall conference---sat., oct 18th, 2014
MIDA is a wonderful resource of information and assistance for anyone with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Please come see us at our Decoding Dyslexia MI table at this informative conference---spend a few hours learning more, making connections and meeting helpful people with a passion for advocating for dyslexia..
Capitol Event--East Lansing--October 1, 2014
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Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan went to the Capitol Building on October 1, 2014 to receive the October Dyslexia Awareness Month Proclamation from Governor Rick Snyder. While we were there, we also held an Awareness Exhibit for legislators and State Board of Education Members to walk through. We had many parents, professionals, college students and kids there to help display their awesome Super Powers and discuss dyslexia with visitors of the exhibits. It was an amazing day of raising awareness, advocating, networking and celebrating the wonderful attributes of dyslexics!
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decoding dyslexia - michigan hosted martial arts world champion scott sonnon--August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014 was the kick off to the official "A Mountain Stands" book tour. Scott gave a fantastic presentation to the kids, parents, and advocates of the Decoding Dyselxia Michigan Organization and community. Travelers came from as far away as Indiana and Traverse City. We thank everyone who attended and those that have been supportive every step of the way. DD-MI was honored to have been a part of such an amazing event! Scott's presentation gave an interactive, in-depth look at how a dyslexic's brain processes information; he gives hope to those facing challenges--everything from dyslexia to bullying to seeking ways to better oneself; Scott's ability to connect with the audience, especially the youth, made this event even more special! The audience members are still raving about the presentation; they left feeling enlightened, empowered, educated and encouraged to seek their own learning styles and become excellent communicators so they can make their own allies and amazing "think-tanks" for their futures! Big announcements coming soon on upcoming book tour dates and locations across the country. Please visit www.amountainstands.com for details. To purchase his outstanding book, click here for a direct link to amazon. Scott has made his amazing presentation available in full, on YouTube for everyone to see!! What a gift! Grab a big bowl of popcorn and settle in for the night--it's long but SOOOO worth it. Click the video to the right to watch it--enjoy! 5-Minute Trailer--A Conversation with Children and Adults about Genius, Advocacy and Hope. |
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The Commons
Decoding Dyslexia MI and Scott Sonnon wish to recognize and extend our gratitude to The Commons and 2/42 Community Church for the generous donation of the venue for this amazing event. This facility is the place to be for all ages; offering everything from delicious food to indoor soccer, basketball, gameroom, arts, music, outdoor areas, barbecues, auditorium, classrooms --all mixed in modern yet nostalgic beauty. This is a most impressive facility with an equally impressive staff.
THE COMMONS & 2/42 CHURCH
7526 Grand River Rd. 810.231.0190 Brighton, MI 48114 |
Printable Flyer with QR Code
Puget Sound News ArticleRead the article written in the Puget Sound Business Journal about Scott Sonnon.
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Presentation at brightmont event--May 2014
Decoding Dyslexia SE MI presented information on dyslexia and the grassroots movement of Decoding Dyslexia to educators, psychologists, adminstrators and parents. A few facts have changed since this presentation--GREAT--this is a sign of progress! There are now DD chapters in EVERY state and 4 provinces in Canada! Legislation changes often, to keep abreast of changes, please visit our Decoding Dysexia MI Facebook page often.
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learn more about Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan
Searching for more information or a parent-led group? Are you
a person with dyslexia or the spouse, parent or sibling of someone with dyslexia? Are you a teacher seeking more ways to help your students? Are you a concerned citizen with no ties to dyslexia but a drive to learn more to help others reach their potential? Look for Decoding Dyslexia MI on Facebook, Twitter and on the web--keep up on the latest information! Decoding Dyslexia is a grassroots movement that started in NJ a few short years ago and has spread to ALL 50 states & 5 provinces in Canada!! Inquiries have come from as far away as Australia! DD is raising awareness and making a difference across the world! In early 2014, several parents from all over Michigan met in the middle, in Midland, and realized our travel distance from each other would be best served by splitting the state into regions. Denise, Sarah and Lisa head up SE Michigan. Our amazing Traverse City friends, Terra, Marion and Shawn head up the Northern portion of our state. Awesome Anne and her son, Lawrence are the Founding Members of DD-MI in the Western region of our great state. Terra has even met with a parent in the U.P. to help start a chapter there! Each of our regions are looking for more people to join our groups and add your expertise to our growing network of concerned parents, teachers and public who have a joint mission to make a better educational system for all of Michigan's children--our future leaders! |
Healthcare screener & parent informational packet
Print this document as a Healthcare Provider or as a parent if you have concerns about your child's academic skills and take it with you to the doctor. Until more awareness is risen for parents, schools and doctors of all types, you may not receive the proper diagnosis. Most of the families affiliated with Decoding Dyslexia share similar journeys in acquiring the information that finally led to the right diagnosis; bringing relief, reducing stress and increasing the potential their child reaches.
DD-MI RECOMMENDED RESOURCE LISTThe Resource List below is brought to you by Scribd which may not be available on some phones/tablets. In that case, please download the dd-misoutheastrecresources.pdf below Scribd.
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