Dyslexia is Global

I am honored to come and talk to you today about something that transcends all borders, economies, and even languages.
That is… Dyslexia.

Around the world, Dyslexia is the most common neurodevelopmental learning disability.

It affects 15-20% of the global population.
That means, in a classroom, whether you're in Mumbai, New Delhi, Cleveland, or Cape Town, 1 in 5 students has dyslexia.

They might be struggling to read, write, and spell, not because they're incapable, not because they're lazy.

That is because their brains process language differently.

We… educators, leaders, advocates, and politicians have a moral responsibility.
To see the child who is struggling silently.

To act early and decisively.

To base reading instruction on science, and not tradition.

And to ensure that no child's future is limited by the reading instruction they receive.
Dyslexia is not an American issue. It's not an Indian issue. It's a global human issue that requires international collaboration.

So, imagine with me, if we act together, we can shape a future where every child is screened early.

Every educator who teaches students with dyslexia is well-prepared with a deep knowledge base. 

Every parent is informed.

And every student with dyslexia learns to read.

Imagine a world, imagine a nation, where every child learns to read.

Let us build it together.
Thank you.

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Mary Moran is an Irish educator with 300 hours of Orton-Gillingham practicum and decades of experience teaching students with dyslexia.

Moran wrote a systematic and explicit program used in 25% of Ireland's schools and by parents who wish to teach their children to read.

Mary's program was written with computer coding in mind. 

How would I teach a computer to read? This is how Mary Moran began her process. 

Moran's curriculum, DCode Dyslexia, teaches spelling, reading, and writing.

 Mary Moran created the curriculum because many children struggled with reading, and she couldn't tutor them all.  

The curriculum provides a toolkit for struggling readers.

Parents are empowered because they can work with their child and learn too.

In 2022, Mary Moran won a place in social entrepreneurship for her work around the social impacts of illiteracy. 

Mary Moran: "Teaching students to read with dyslexia is not a state secret."

Online video Course at Tralee Ed. Sp. Centre

If you or your colleagues would like more in-depth training on the Dcode and Ncode Books, visit Tralee Education Centre's website at the following links:    

• Dcode Dyslexia Module 1, covering Bks 1 & 2 and Chapters 1 & 2 from Ncode: REGISTER HERE https://edcentretralee.ie/index.php?option=com_rsform&view=rsform&formId=16
• Dcode Dyslexia Module 2, covering Bks 3 & 4 and Chapters 3 & 4 from Ncode: REGISTER HERE https://edcentretralee.ie/index.php?option=com_rsform&view=rsform&formId=17
• The modules cost €5 for an individual and €20 for a complete school license.
• The third running of her very well-received EPV Summer Course through Athlone Ed. Support Centre, details as follows:  Tuesday 1st July to Saturday 5th, in Tullamore Educate Together N.S., Collins Lane, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. R35AX22 https://www.athloneeducationcentre.com/cpd-courses/summer-courses.html

Drill-Card PowerPoint Tool

We have created PowerPoint tools for working on the sounds with students, which include the drill cards for Books 1 to 7. We have also added a tool for use exclusively with the Ncode Book. They are provided in addition to the drill cards which come with the Dcode books. Below is the link to the Dropbox folder with the pwrpt tools:

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If you have any problems, get back to me without delay.

Huge reductions on Decodable Reader Sets:

Decodables, Set 1: Suitable for students who complete Dcode Book 1, CVC Short Vowels.  View online at:  Decodables, Set 1 CVC Short Vowels  and Special Offer, Decodeable Set 1, 5 Pack

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Louise Selby is an award-winning dyslexia educator and author of several books:
Today we will talk about-
All About Dyslexia: Practical Guides for Teachers

This book is an essential toolkit for parents, as well as primary and secondary educators.

Why I love Louise Selby's book:

The book is graphically pleasing with cartoon illustrations, bullet-pointed lists, charts, graphs, and provides EVIDENCE-BASED, PRACTICAL STRATEGIES for busy teachers.

Many of the ideas are prep-free, and Selby recommends trying one new strategy at a time. The strategies are beneficial for ALL students.

VOICES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DYSLEXIA
Learners', practitioners', and parents' voices are included in this book with QR codes for you to listen.

INTERVENTIONS, DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS, and PARENT COLLABORATION are included in All About Dyslexia.

https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/all-a...
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Join Ms. Mary and Honey Bun for a REVIEW of ALL LETTERS and SOUNDS.


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Go to the library and obtain the book Pie by Sarah Weeks.
Join Ms. Mary as she reads aloud, and you follow along in your book!
Pie is a great mystery story. 

Book Summary
When Alice's Aunt Polly dies, she takes the secret to her world-famous pie-crust recipe. Or does she? In her will, Polly leaves the recipe to her extraordinarily surly cat Lardo... and then leaves Lardo in the care of Alice.

Suddenly, Alice is thrust into the center of a pie storm, with everyone in town trying to be the next pie-contest winner... including Alice's mother and some of Alice's friends. The whole community is going pie-crazy... and it's up to Alice to discover the ingredients that matter. Like family. And friendship. And enjoying what you do.
(Book Browse.com)
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Guess whose birthday is today? Honey Bun, the dog! 
Ms. Mary is wearing a birthday cake on her head!

Let's combine the consonants B and G with the VOWELS- A, E, I, O, U to make five words.

Mary McCool Berry, M.Ed., is a reading and dyslexia specialist with 37 years of teaching experience. 

Mary taught in a public school district for 32 years and is teaching students virtually across the U.S. with dyslexia. Students range from grade 2 through adulthood. Mary is a Wilson Certified Dyslexia Therapist.

Mary McCool Berry is a reading activist who believes that literacy is a fundamental right for everyone.

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In this video, say "Hello" to Honey Bun, the dog, and see what Ms. Mary has on her head today!

You will learn the sounds and letters- G, H, J, K, L and review the vowels and other LEARNED CONSONANTS!

Learn sounds that match letters!

Mary McCool Berry, M.Ed., is a reading and dyslexia specialist with 37 years of teaching experience. Mary taught in a public school district for 32 years and is teaching students virtually across the U.S. with dyslexia. Students range from grade 2 through adulthood.

Mary McCool Berry is a reading activist who believes that literacy is a fundamental right for everyone.

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INTENTION- LITERACY FOR ALL!

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In this video, meet Honey Bun, the dog, and look at what landed on Ms. Mary's head!
You will learn the sounds and letters- B, C, D, and F and review the vowels!

Meet Honey Bun and learn sounds to match letters!

PARENTS- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE

INTENTION- LITERACY FOR ALL!

Mary McCool Berry, M.Ed., is a reading and dyslexia specialist with 37 years of teaching experience. Mary taught in a public school district for 32 years and is teaching students virtually across the U.S. with dyslexia. Students range from grade 2 through adulthood.

Mary McCool Berry is a reading activist who believes that literacy is a fundamental right for everyone.

https://youtu.be/krAiyl72uC0

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PARENTS- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE

INTENTION- LITERACY FOR ALL!

Mary McCool Berry, M.Ed., is a reading and dyslexia specialist with 37 years of teaching experience. Mary taught in a public school district for 32 years and is teaching students virtually across the U.S. with dyslexia. Students range from grade 2 through adulthood.

Mary McCool Berry is a reading activist who believes that literacy is a fundamental right for everyone.

These videos teach the youngest people https://youtu.be/PStU8pxuzTwsound and symbol knowledge.

Most parents think children need to learn the letter names. THIS IS ONLY PART OF THE LEARNING.

Children and all students must learn the sounds and CONNECT THE SOUNDS TO PRINT.

This is called PHONEMIC AWARENESS.

Phonemic awareness is the ability to notice, think about, and work with spoken words' individual sounds (phonemes). (Reading Rockets).

JOIN MS. MARY FOR VERY SHORT LEARNING VIDEOS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN.

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WHY WATCH?

READING NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY PERSON ON THE PLANET.

INTENTION- LITERACY FOR ALL!

Mary McCool Berry, M.Ed., is a reading and dyslexia specialist with 37 years of teaching experience. Mary taught in a public school district for 32 years and is teaching students virtually across the U.S. with dyslexia. Students range from grade 2 through adulthood.

Mary McCool Berry is a reading activist who believes that literacy is a fundamental right for everyone.

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