March 1, 2027
Casey Harrison
ISBN 978-1394196319
Dyslexia/RLA/strategies/instruction
Tips for tailoring instruction and meeting the needs of dyslexic learners
Looking through both academic and social-emotional lenses, this book will deepen your understanding of dyslexia and help you feel confident in your interactions and implementation of instruction with your dyslexic learners. Written for educators and schools looking for ways to meet the social and emotional needs of dyslexic learners, scaffold instruction, and successfully implement accommodations, Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis provides a concrete framework for promoting self-confidence and student success. Author Casey Harrison, creator of The Dyslexia Classroom, shares her unique approach to creating dyslexia-friendly classrooms, providing accommodations and in the moment scaffolds as well as helping students build self-advocacy skills. This book will allow you to:
· Meet the needs of dyslexic learners both academically and emotionally
· Understand what dyslexia is, how it impacts learning, and what implications it has beyond the reading classroom
· Learn research-based techniques to enhance, differentiate and scaffold instruction, promoting learning in students with dyslexia
· Develop empathy and understanding, both in yourself and in the broader educational community, and promote inclusive classrooms
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
March 1, 2027
Casey Harrison
ISBN 978-1394196319
Dyslexia/RLA/strategies/instruction
Tips for tailoring instruction and meeting the needs of dyslexic learners
Looking through both academic and social-emotional lenses, this book will deepen your understanding of dyslexia and help you feel confident in your interactions and implementation of instruction with your dyslexic learners. Written for educators and schools looking for ways to meet the social and emotional needs of dyslexic learners, scaffold instruction, and successfully implement accommodations, Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis provides a concrete framework for promoting self-confidence and student success. Author Casey Harrison, creator of The Dyslexia Classroom, shares her unique approach to creating dyslexia-friendly classrooms, providing accommodations and in the moment scaffolds as well as helping students build self-advocacy skills. This book will allow you to:
· Meet the needs of dyslexic learners both academically and emotionally
· Understand what dyslexia is, how it impacts learning, and what implications it has beyond the reading classroom
· Learn research-based techniques to enhance, differentiate and scaffold instruction, promoting learning in students with dyslexia
· Develop empathy and understanding, both in yourself and in the broader educational community, and promote inclusive classrooms
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
