Target Audience:  School Psychologists, Reading Interventionists, Administrators, Intervention Specialists, Literacy Coaches, General Education Specialists

This workshop will examine reading from a brain-based educational perspective, and
discuss current literacy trends in the United States. The primary focus of the presentation will
be to differentiate “dyslexia” from other reading disorders, as well as to classify developmental
reading disorders into four distinct subtypes. There will be a discussion matching each reading
disorders’ subtype with scores of evidence-based interventions. The use of a neuropsychological
paradigm to discuss multiple facets of the reading process including phonemic proficiency and
awareness, phonological processing, orthographic processing, working memory, and executive
functioning will be featured. Lastly, the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) battery, a diagnostic
educational assessment designed to examine the underlying cognitive and linguistic processes
that supports proficient reading skills, will be introduced. Specific learning objectives include:

1) Examine current literacy rates in the United States and the prevalence rate of
dyslexia.
2) Introduce a brain-based educational model of reading by examining specific neural
circuits that underscore phonological development, orthographic development,
and reading comprehension skills.
3) Discuss four subtypes of reading disabilities, and link scores of evidenced-based
interventions and relevant classroom strategies to address each subtype.
4) Discuss the differences between a traditional achievement test versus a diagnostic
achievement test, and introduce the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) as a
more viable means to both diagnose and remediate subtypes of reading disorders.

Contact Hrs:  5.5

 

Presenter:  Dr. Steven G Feifer

Steven G. Feifer, D.Ed., ABPdN is dually trained as both a nationally certified school psychologist and
board certified pediatric neuropsychologist, having completed research stints at the National Institutes of
Health. Dr. Feifer has earned numerous distinctions throughout his career including the Maryland School
Psychologist of the Year, the National School Psychologist of the Year, and the Outstanding Contribution to
the Education and Training of Psychologists award by the Maryland Psychological Association. He has
authored eight books on learning and emotional disorders in children.  Lastly, Dr. Feifer has authored three
tests on diagnosing learning disabilities in children, all of which are published by PAR.

 

Event Fee:  Free - LC District Members*  |  $50 - Non-Members

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Assistance: Debbie Shannon, [email protected] or 440.324.5777 x1112

CANCELLATION POLICY:
EVENTS REQUIRING A REGISTRATION FEE:  We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24-hours prior to the event date for a full refund. If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be charged/invoiced the full event fee.

EVENTS WITH NO REGISTRATION FEE:   We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24-hours  prior to the event.  If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be invoiced a $25 registration fee since our presenters prepare their presentation and may charge an event/planning fee.
If you do not receive a confirmation of cancellation from Debbie Shannon, please follow up by calling 440.324.5777 ext 1112.
In the case of an emergency or situations out of the ordinary, registrations are transferable to another colleague.