Reading curriculums changing in American schools is a controversial topic, and parents whose children are impacted by the public school system are the most furious. There are decades of research supporting people with dyslexia needing structured literacy, yet, schools still follow reading gurus who don't have research to support their programs. 

In this episode, Dr. Monica McHale-Small, currently the Director of Education for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, former Superintendent, school psychologist, and mother of children with dyslexia, shares her experience with reading programs and how it affects the overall learning experience of students who are struggling to read and write.

She also discussed what the Learning Disabilities Association of America offers parents and students with dyslexia. Monica is also a Dyslexia Mom Boss and shares her D-cubed journey with us in this episode. You sure don't want to miss that out! 

Highlights and Resources:

• Monica’s Experience as a School Psychologist
• What parents need to know about Dyslexia
• What Parents who don't receive the proper support need to know
• Why do reading curriculums change regularly?
• What can the Learning Disabilities Association of America offer to parents?
• Sold a Story Podcast - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sold-a-story/id1649580473
• Superkids Reading Program - www.zaner-bloser.com/reading/superkids-reading-program/index.php

About Monica

Monica McHale-Small is the Director of Education for the Learning Disabilities Association of America and an Adjunct Associate Professor of School Psychology at Temple University. Monica retired from public education after twenty-seven years of service in Pennsylvania as a school psychologist and in various district leadership roles, including, most recently, district superintendent. She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. 

Learn more about the benefits of membership at Learning Disabilities Association of America – Support. Educate. Advocate. (ldaamerica.org)

Connect With Monica:

Facebook: Learning Disabilities Association of America

Instagram: @ldaofamerica

Twitter: @LDAofAmerica

LinkedIn: Learning Disabilities Association of America

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