Supporting Literacy for Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

For all students, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, becoming an independent reader is predictive of positive post-secondary outcomes including independence, employment, and life satisfaction. We invite educators to join Associate Professor Christopher J. Lemons, a faculty affiliate of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, and Lecturer Lakshmi Balasubramanian in a two-part live online series on literacy strategies for learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Session 1

October 30, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 PM PT
This session will cover findings from recent research, highlight practical strategies that educators can implement immediately, and share resources to support implementation and further professional learning.

Session 2

November 13, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 PM PT
This session will give participants an opportunity to discuss implementing evidence-based strategies in the classroom with peers and a Bay Area educator who has worked closely with the research team.