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Read More2021 Robert J. Schwartz Memorial Lecture:
presented by Hugh Catts, PhD
The Windward Institute and The Windward School present two free educational lectures open to the public in the spring and fall of each year: the Fall Community Lecture and Robert J. Schwartz Memorial Lecture in the spring. While the lectures are free and open to the public, registration is required.
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Early identification of reading difficulties in children is critical for the prevention of reading disabilities and the negative consequences of these conditions. In this presentation, Hugh Catts, PhD, will
- Explain the importance of early identification and intervention of dyslexia and other related reading disabilities
- Identify factors that contribute to reading disabilities
- Address factors that lead to poor reading comprehension like vocabulary and background knowledge
- Provide expert insights about choosing the most appropriate and effective screening instruments for early readers
- Offer practical applications for screening and intervention in educational settings
The Windward School
A coed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, The Windward School enrolls students in grades one through nine. 98% of Windward students move on to mainstream schools after completing The Windward School’s academic program. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency. The School’s academic curriculum is research-based and multisensory in nature and is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in school and return with confidence to mainstream educational settings.