Do you know what a day in the life of your teen student with #Dyslexia is like? Use this visual guide from our friends at Understood to see how dyslexia can affect a high-schooler’s daily life. buff.ly/2GSVyyD

KS-MO #IDA members! Did you receive your IDA Board voting link yet? Check your inbox for last week's email and voting link and turn in your votes by May 31! #untileveryonecanread

Is your child with #dyslexia #homeschooled? Do you know how to solve common challenges and get them started on the road to literacy? Learn more in this week's #IDAResourceWednesday: buff.ly/2NLjLIC

“In the Education delivery system, text to speech will level the hurdles of the printed word in any language, providing a level playing field for all students." Has text to speech helped your students with #dyslexia? Learn more in this article by Forbes buff.ly/2VOOgGd

Looking for resources to share with your students? Check out these apps for students with dyslexia. Have you tried any of the listed apps? Let us know what you think! buff.ly/2Qf156V

Research shows the brain's response to instruction in the primary years a critical period for literacy development. What is universal screening and how does it help #dyslexic students learn?Find out in this week's #IDAResourceWednesday buff.ly/2AyA5Ym

Know a student who could benefit from Learning Ally? The KS-MO IDA is offering scholarships for students to access this valuable reading comprehension tool. Spread the word and apply today! buff.ly/2YU7cRb

What is #Dysgraphia, and how does it affect your students? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this week's #IDAResourceWednesday buff.ly/2HmHaO3

What oral language impairments are related to #Dyslexia, and how do they affect your student? Learn more in this week's #IDAResourceWednesday: buff.ly/2CTDOTw

Congratulations to our new board members! We're excited and have great things on the horizon. Stay tuned and say welcome our new board:

Do you know of any students with #dyslexia in college? What do they do to help prepare themselves for success? Let us know and share the learning! buff.ly/2ItZx5r

How does stress and anxiety affect your students with #dyslexia? This week's #IDAResourceWednesday spreads awareness about this unique aspect: buff.ly/2wWAMKj

“I learned in the classroom that what I was trained to do—Whole Language and Balanced Literacy—doesn’t work. That was an eye-opener." This is a common story heard from many teachers - but what can you do, and what other myths surround reading? buff.ly/2QWRYIr

Students with learning difficulties may have problems learning another language– yet this does not mean they should avoid language study! What can you do to help your students excel? Check it out in this week's #IDAResourceWednesday. buff.ly/2AVgzFW

Have you heard of Microsoft's Learning Tools? Check out a demo of this assistive tech for #dyslexic students and adults delivered by Microsoft's Mike Tholfsen, part of the team who developed it! buff.ly/2KPvIQA

Looking for an educational and inspirational summer day trip? Check out the "Beautiful Minds" exhibition at the Science Museum Oklahoma! buff.ly/3007jLG

Parents of dyslexic students in this Kansas school district are in full revolt over a startling lack of testing and accommodations. What gives? International Dyslexia Association Orton Gillingham OA AIM Institute Decoding Dyslexia MA KS Dept of Education @KASBTopeka Made By Dyslexia TheLifeDyslexic kansascity.com/opinion/editor…

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Parents in one Kansas school distrct speak out about systematic challenges to identify, evaluate and service dyslexic students. International Dyslexia Association | Central Ohio International Dyslexia Association IDA Nor Cal Dallas Branch IDA IDA San Diego IDA Georgia IDA Upper Midwest Branch DC Capital Area Branch of the IDA (DCIDA) FLIDAsocialmedia IDA-Wisconsin Branch @41actionnews KMBC FOX4 News Kansas City

Do you struggle with finding accommodations for your dyslexic student? Explore what past KS-MO IDA presidents Cathy Denesia and Alisa Matteoni have experienced in this quest for their children highlighted by the The Kansas City Star .