Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 9

In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Kristen Atkins, Head of School at Winston Preparatory School.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- The importance of phonological awareness, foundational literacy skills, and progress monitoring using tools like the DIBELS to support students with dyslexia

- The need for schools to train all teachers in foundational literacy skills, suggesting that effective reading instruction should be integrated across all subjects

- The necessity for parents to be proactive, collect data on their child's reading progress, and advocate for evidence-based interventions during IEP meetings

- The importance to focus on closing the educational gap for their children by ensuring consistent and targeted support from the school district

Learn more about Kristen Atkins:

* Visit Winston Preparatory School’s website: http://winstonprep.edu

* Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-atkins-9a80705

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