If #LitLearn2025 is anything as powerful as yesterday’s Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference, it’s bound to be amazing!!! ⭐️

Navigating the public school system can be overwhelming for parents of dyslexic children in the regular English program or French immersion. This handbook was written by the Dyslexia Canada team with families in mind. Download it now: drive.google.com/file/d/1HB0ohx…

#LitLearn2025 #dyslexia IDA Ontario Una Malcolm (she/her) Alicia Smith

OISE Professor Becky (Xi) Chen will discuss “Profiles of Struggling Readers in English-French Bilinguals” on May 30th from 2:05-2:50. You can attend this FREE event in person or online. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/bilingual-li…

Just finished a presentation for the ALCDSB entitled “Including All Learners in French Immersion.” By sharing research evidence, I tried to debunk the belief that FI is ‘unsuitable’ for struggling readers, multilingual learners, & students with developmental disabilities. 🤓

In 2019, I was invited by Kathryn Garforth, Ph.D., founder of Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D., to write this guest post: garfortheducation.com/french-immersi…

To identify FRENCH IMMERSION students with reading disabilities or impairments, assessment should include tests of word reading accuracy and fluency in both English and French: researchgate.net/publication/36…

Recent FRENCH IMMERSION research on the identification of word reading difficulties by Shakory et al., (2022): IDA Ontario ONlit.org ONlit fr Jamie Metsala 🇨🇦 Nellie Caruso Mme Rowlatt

Study finds that beliefs that limit biliteracy for students with reading disabilities are unjustified: researchgate.net/publication/39…

Is dual language learning too difficult for children with special education needs? Dr. Fred Genesee weighs in on this podcast, “Dispelling the Myths of French as a Second Language and Special Needs Learning:” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fre…

Screening is key in Kindergarten, especially in French Immersion, to understand both individual and classwide reading development. Join ONlit’s drop-in to learn how to use this data to guide evidence-based, responsive early reading instruction. Register: onlit.org/fr/series/fren…

The recording of the French Immersion Kindergarten Drop-In Sessions, hosted by Angeline Humber and Jordan Sloan on October 27, is now available for viewing. Visit our website to watch it: onlit.org/resource/frenc…

Looking to better understand the Disability Tax Credit and how to support families of students with #LDs and #ADHD? Watch our webinar recording to learn key steps, eligibility basics, and how observations can support families. #LDAO #OntarioEducation 🔗ldatschool.ca/webinar-record…

The recording of the French Immersion Kindergarten Drop-In Sessions, hosted by Angeline Humber and Jordan Sloan on November 27, is now available for viewing. Visit our website to watch it: onlit.org/resource/frenc…

In this preview of their soon-to-be-released book, Kate Winn & Stephanie Stollar discuss how assessment & instruction work together to support student achievement. Hope French Immersion teachers using Acadience Reading Français will be inspired by this book. open.spotify.com/episode/671FpL…

In French Immersion Kindergarten, play and structured literacy go hand in hand! Join ONlit’s drop-in to learn how to weave explicit literacy instruction into the flow of the day, supporting French language development and literacy. Register: onlit.org/fr/series/fren…

It is encouraging to see that Grand Erie District School Board French Immersion (FI) Principals & VPs are interested in exploring common myths about FI and the research evidence dispelling those myths. Looking forward to sharing information this week!

BREAKING NEWS! Dyslexia Canada now has a dedicated space on its website for French Immersion families with children who have reading difficulties or diagnosed reading disabilities. Check out the FAQs that address concerns that families often raise. dyslexiacanada.org/support/french…