IDA-Washington Branch

WELCOME...
To the WAshington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. WABIDA serves communities in Washington, Idaho, Western Montana and British Columbia. The IDA provides a forum for parents, educators, individuals with dyslexia and researchers to share their knowledge about a disorder that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population. WABIDA serves as a resource for those seeking information about dyslexia. WABIDA promotes and organizes lectures and workshops to provide information for individuals with dyslexia, educators, parents and others.

Seeking New Board Members
The WAshington Branch of the International Dyslexia Associaton (WABIDA) is currently looking for prospective board members in the following fields: law, finance, medicine, psychology, legislation, marketing, and outreach. Committment is for three years with monthly meetings, participation on at least one committee, and support of conferences. If you are interested in serving on a board of an organization dedicated to creating and supporting dyslexia awareness, please email: info@WABIDA.org

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WABIDA is proud to announce the completion of
Washington State Dyslexia Resource Guide
Printed copies of the Resource Guide are available for $10 plus shipping. Contact info@WABIDA.org for details.
Read or download the pdf
This guide is a collaborative effort between The Washington State Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WABIDA) and the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Written by WABIDA board members and supporters, the Dyslexia Resource Guide is designed to provide guidance to schools and families. Three goals were in mind for this document: 1. Build an understanding of the term dyslexia, 2. Learn how to identify students with dyslexia, 3. Support teachers and parents in educating students with dyslexia. Additionally, it provides guidance for administrators, educators and caregivers in making the best educational decisions for Washington students with dyslexia.
This collaborative effort, The Dyslexia Resource Team, also includes working with Educational Service Districts (ESDs) around the state.

For more information about these efforts, the expertise and knowledge each organization brings, please refer to this document.

For more information about the Washington State Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, contact us at info@wabida.org or by calling 206-382-1020.

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WABIDA's 2011/2012 Lecture Series
This is the last lecture of the this series. Watch this space for our next series that will being in Fall 2012
Thursday, May 17, Hamlin Robinson School 7 - 8:30pm
Understanding the Law: Special Education and 504 Services in the Public Schools
Jeannette Cohen, M.Ed., J.D.

This lecture will provide a basic understanding of special education law (the IDEA) and 504 as well as basic understanding of how to write an IEP or 504 Plan, how children qualify, and what services can be provided. We will compare and contrast the requirements for special education qualifications to 504 qualification, explain how to follow the procedures to get a student qualified for either special ed or a 504 Plan, and discuss when and how to get help.

There is a requested donation of $10 for each lecture, but no RSVP is required.
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