Qu’est-ce que la dyslexie ?

Cette affiche informative aide le personnel enseignant à comprendre ce qu’est la dyslexie. Elle met en évidence les signes de la dyslexie, dissipe les mythes les plus répandus et aborde les « causes » sous-jacentes. Créée pour sensibiliser le public à l’occasion du Mois de la sensibilisation à la dyslexie, l’affiche valorise la connaissance et…

What is dyslexia?

This informative poster helps educators to understand « what is dyslexia? ».  It highlights the signs of dyslexia, dispels common myths surrounding it, and discusses underlying ’causes’. Designed to raise awareness during Dyslexia Awareness Month, it empowers viewers with knowledge, fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with dyslexia.

Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

In this well-organized book, the authors walk readers through six shifts that teachers of Grades 3-5 should consider when bringing reading science into the classroom: Reconsidering How Knowledge Impacts Comprehension, Rethinking the Role of Strategy Instruction in Learning to Comprehend, Recommitting to Vocabulary Instruction, Reclaiming Word-Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades (by which they mean…

Thinking Reading: What Every Secondary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading

This reader-friendly book, written by two educators, provides great background and professional learning related to reading development, and particularly how it applies in the older grades. While the title includes the word « secondary », junior and intermediate teachers in Ontario could all benefit from reading this book. Information includes how we learn to read and misconceptions…

Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction

This title is a must-read for any educators working with multilingual learners (MLLs) of all ages, referred to in the book as English Learners (ELs). It affirms the necessity of a structured literacy approach for these students, while adding in the extra layers of support that may also be beneficial (e.g., comparing English and home…