Literacy Learning Laboratory

The Learning Lab is designed to assist and promote training for educators, families, and caregivers to better understand the characteristics of evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia, related disorders, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. The Literacy Learning Laboratory has been developed by RIDE in accordance with the Rhode Island Right to Read Act. 

Learning Lab Webinars for Educators and Families

Dysgraphia 101: What It Is, How to Spot It, and Why It Matters

Dysgraphia 101 logo

Featuring Margie Gillis, Ed.D 

According to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a person's ability to acquire and use written language. Dysgraphia frequently co-occurs with dyslexia but identifying it can be a sticky issue. In this session, Margie Gillis, Ed.D will help participants develop a working understanding of the features of dysgraphia and provide strategies for supporting these students in a practical way both in the classroom and home settings. 

Supporting the Development of Mathematical Language Using High Intensity Instructional Techniques

Dyscalculia Part 2 Featuring Dr. Paul J. Riccomini

Featuring Dr. Paul J. Riccomini

Join us for a virtual professional development session focused on supporting students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in the mathematics classroom. During this session, you will learn how to use specific techniques to develop mathematical language in learners, from building vocabulary to fostering verbal and written reasoning. Specifically, we will learn how to use and when to apply specific techniques such as the Frayer models, and scaffolded reasoning for writing to bolster mathematical language development. 

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Coming Up on January 16, 2025 (6 - 7:30PM)

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Using High Intensity Instructional Techniques to Enhance Retention in the Mathematics Classroom for Students with Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia Part 1

Featuring Dr. Paul J. Riccomini

Join us for the second session in the RIDE Learning Lab series for Educators and Families. Featuring Dr. Paul J. Riccomini, this will be a dynamic and interactive virtual professional development session focused on supporting students with dyscalculia. This session is focused on equipping educators with three powerful retention strategies to support student retention of essential mathematical concepts and skills throughout the academic year. During this session, participants will delve into the cognitive processes involved in informing retention, gaining a deeper understanding of specific techniques that can effectively support long term retention of information for all students and specifically students with a dyscalculia diagnosis. 

More to Come in 2025

More to Come in 2025

Please contact Arielle Hollander of Blue Ribbon Coaching and Consulting, Inc. with any questions about the series or registration at arielle@blueribboncc.org.