OVERVIEW Learning to read is among the greatest achievement in education. We will review research on how the human brain makes reading possible, why some children struggle to learn to read, and guiding principles of effective intervention.   PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN ABOUT: Current research on the cognitive neuroscience of learning to read and how this process differs for children with reading difficulties Findings from both neuroimaging and behavioral data on opportunities for struggling readers to reverse the summer reading slump Common myths among educators regarding how children learn and the role of training in education and neuroscience   Specific principles underlying effective interventions to help children with reading difficulties  Participants are encouraged to bring a personal device (laptop, tablet, smart phone) with them to the workshop in order to access the handouts/slides and interactive learning activities.   PRESENTER Joanna Christodoulou, EdD is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Director of the Brain, Education, and Mind (BEAM) Lab in the Center for Health and Rehabilitation Research at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts; click here to read more about Dr. Christodoulou and her work.   FAQs What is the registration deadline? Register by Friday, August 2, 2019.   Do you accept school Purchase Orders (PO)? Yes, school Purchase Orders are accepted.  Email PO to: info.HI@DyslexiaIDA.org Mail PO to: HIDA - PO Box 893670 - Mililani, HI  96789-0670   What is HIDA's workshop cancellation policy? HIDA reserves the right to cancel the workshop due to insufficient number of participants. HIDA will refund the full registration fee paid.   What is HIDA's workshop withdrawal policy? HIDA will refund the registration fee paid less a $15 processing fee to those who voluntarily withdraw up to 1 week prior to the date of the workshop.   What are my parking options? Limited parking ($3)