2022 IDA-FL Conference Agenda/Schedule

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The Road to Reading and Writing: From Neuroscience to Structured Literacy for ALL

 

SCHEDULE

 

 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022
 

12:30 – 1:00 PM

 

 ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
 

1:00 – 2:30 PM

 

 CONCURRENT SESSION A

“The Benefits of Using a Sound Wall for ALL Students”

Tools 4 Reading & Top 10 Tools

Mary E. Dahlgren, Ed.D.

 

 CONCURRENT SESSION B

“The Challenges of Dyslexia:  How Does It Feel?  An Experience”

Facilitator:

Milaura Spelman, M.S., CCC-SLP

 
 

2:30 – 3:00 PM

 

 

AFTERNOON BREAK

Enjoy a Refreshing Florida Citrus Treat!
3:00 – 4:30 PM

 

 

CONCURRENT SESSION C

“Dyslexia and the Mental Health Landscape”

Kimberly Beaman Rios, M.A., LMHC

Author of the book My Little Cupcake

 

  

CONCURRENT SESSION D

“Letters and Sounds: Establishing the Foundation for Reading”

Brenda Larson, M.Ed., Creator of Itchy’s Alphabet and Shelina R. Shankar, M.Ed., OGC-PA, Owner of Itchy’s Alphabet

 
4:30 – 6:00 PM RECEPTION at the Symposium Prefunction Area

Everyone is Invited!  

Light Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar*

*Each conference attendee will be given one (1) drink ticket to redeem at the Cash Bar.

Registration also available during this time.

 

SCHEDULE

 

 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022
7:00 – 8:30 AM CHECK IN

  • Everyone check in at the IDA-FL conference table
  • Explore in the Exhibit Hall and enjoy a continental breakfast
  • Jared Blank Running the Distance book available for purchase & signing!
8:30 – 9:00 AM WELCOME

 Dr. E. Judith Cohen, President of IDA-FL

  • Introduction of special guests
  • Presentation of The Sylvia O. Richardson Award by Eric Q. Tridas, M.D. to Judge Karen Cole
  • Presentation of The Frances K. McGlannan Memorial Scholarship Awards by Milaura Spelman, Scholarship Committee
9:00 – 10:00 AM KEYNOTE SESSION

“Empowerment of Students with Dyslexia”

Jared S. Blank, MBA
10:00 – 10:30 AM

 

BREAK

Jared S. Blank Running the Distance book available for purchase and signing

Explore the Exhibit Hall and Enjoy Some Snacks
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM KEYNOTE SESSION

“Delivering on the Promise of Literacy for All: Yes, We Can!” 

Laura Stewart
12:00 – 12:45 PM LUNCH (Pre-selected orders noted on name tags)

  • Sylvia O. Richardson Video
  • Explore Exhibit Hall
12:45 – 1:00 PM IDA-FL Annual Meeting for ALL IDA-FL Members

Dr. E. Judith Cohen, President of IDA-FL
1:00 – 2:30 PM KEYNOTE SESSION

“Vibrant, Versatile, and Viable Vocabulary Instruction”

Laura Stewart
2:30 – 3:00 PM

 

BREAK

Explore the Exhibit Hall and Enjoy Some Snacks
3:00 – 4:30 PM KEYNOTE SESSION

“What the Reading Brain Teaches Us about Reading Development, Dyslexia, and Reading in a Digital Culture”

Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.

*This presentation will be delivered live virtually through Zoom.
4:30 PM

 

 

RAFFLE & CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. E. Judith Cohen, President of IDA-FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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