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Ben Powers

@bnpowers

ExecDir @TheSouthportSch; Dir. of Global Literacy Hub @YaleCSC; Pres @yesread - here to change the conversation about #dyslexia #ADHD #EF #literacy #education

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Florida Center for Reading Research (@thefcrr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔍 Identifying dyslexia early is vital, but it's not straightforward. From assessment to engagement, challenges abound. This article delves into cutting-edge approaches, theory, and technology to tackle these hurdles, bit.ly/3Sd105E

🔍 Identifying dyslexia early is vital, but it's not straightforward. From assessment to engagement, challenges abound. This article delves into cutting-edge approaches, theory, and technology to tackle these hurdles, bit.ly/3Sd105E
The Southport School (@thesouthportsch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In his new piece for @ADDitudeMag, Ben Powers, executive director of #TheSouthportSchool and The Southport CoLAB, shares what it was like to be pulled out of his classroom and not understand why. Learn more about how he turned this experience into a career: additudemag.com/supporting-stu…

Dr. Hallie A. Buckingham (@halliebuck) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great day The Southport School Many people-public, independent, parochial school teachers, practitioners & parents alike-all gathered to promote our mission and vision! Thank you to TDF & Ben Powers for continuing Will Baker’s legacy and focusing on the potential of all of our kids!

Great day <a href="/TheSouthportSch/">The Southport School</a> Many people-public, independent, parochial school teachers, practitioners &amp; parents alike-all gathered to promote our mission and vision! Thank you to TDF &amp; <a href="/bnpowers/">Ben Powers</a> for continuing Will Baker’s legacy and focusing on the potential of all of our kids!
Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD (@fumikohoeft) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Can't wait to have a virtual "fire-side chat" on #neurodiversity & the brain this Wednesday night with The Southport School Yale University Ben Powers @ Bay Area's #CommonGroundSpeakerSeries commongroundspeakerseries.org/dr-fumiko-hoef…

Can't wait to have a virtual "fire-side chat" on #neurodiversity &amp; the brain this Wednesday night with <a href="/TheSouthportSch/">The Southport School</a> <a href="/Yale/">Yale University</a> <a href="/bnpowers/">Ben Powers</a>  @ Bay Area's #CommonGroundSpeakerSeries commongroundspeakerseries.org/dr-fumiko-hoef…
Deborah Lynam (@deborahlynam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr. Nicole Patton Terry Florida Center for Reading Research asks “what if we placed Scarborough’s Reading Rope in a context, defined by a specific group in a specific place?”#DABCConference2023 Leveraging the Science of Reading, Centering Equity Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children

Dr. Nicole Patton Terry <a href="/TheFCRR/">Florida Center for Reading Research</a> asks “what if we placed Scarborough’s Reading Rope in a context, defined by a specific group in a specific place?”#DABCConference2023 Leveraging the Science of Reading, Centering Equity <a href="/DyslexiaBlack/">Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children</a>
Sprout Labs (@sproutlabs_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pip School Program is live! -Ideal for pre-readers, children with reading challenges & kids with dyslexia. -Start with the #EarlyBird assessment, then enjoy a game to boost beginning reading skills. -Get 1:1 parent support from a literacy expert. Join now: earlybirdeducation.com/pip-school/

Pip School Program is live!
-Ideal for pre-readers, children with reading challenges &amp; kids with dyslexia.
-Start with the #EarlyBird assessment, then enjoy a game to boost beginning reading skills.
-Get 1:1 parent support from a literacy expert.
Join now: earlybirdeducation.com/pip-school/
Florida Center for Reading Research (@thefcrr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In this article, Dr. Laura Steacy, Madison Kellenberger, Dozier, Nancy Marencin, PhD CCC-SLP, and Compton delve into the significance of word reading instruction during the later elementary years. You can read the article in the special edition on #dyslexia by ILA: bit.ly/45h2EWP

In this article, <a href="/LMSteacy/">Dr. Laura Steacy</a>, <a href="/MGKellenberger/">Madison Kellenberger</a>, Dozier, <a href="/NMarencin/">Nancy Marencin, PhD CCC-SLP</a>, and Compton delve into the significance of word reading instruction during the later elementary years. You can read the article in the special edition on #dyslexia by <a href="/ILAToday/">ILA</a>: bit.ly/45h2EWP
Sprout Labs (@sproutlabs_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

72% of teachers using EarlyBird identified children at risk who otherwise would have gone undetected. Our CEO Carla Small caught up with Alex Sarlin and Edtech Insiders to talk about why that early detection matters for preventing dyslexia: hubs.ly/Q02rntpL0

Devin Kearns (@devin_kearns) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Benefit to teaching *phonological awareness ALONE*? Paper by Melissa Stalega with me and others about whether there is a benefit to teaching PA alone... Basically: Teaching PA: better PA Teaching PA WITH letters: better PA AND better word reading. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

The Southport School (@thesouthportsch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we celebrate a team member who creates individualized and transformative educational experiences for our students every day. Meet John Robbins: Teacher, Student Advisor, Director of our Summer Academic Program, and Cross Country Coach. (1/3)

Today we celebrate a team member who creates individualized and transformative educational experiences for our students every day.

Meet John Robbins: Teacher, Student Advisor, Director of our Summer Academic Program, and Cross Country Coach. (1/3)
EDA (@edadyslexia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us in Athens on October 18-20, 2024 for our Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Conference featuring international keynotes. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear about research and practice and to network with colleagues from across Europe, and beyond. eda-info.eu/events/confere…

Join us in Athens on October 18-20, 2024 for our Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Conference featuring international keynotes. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear about research and practice and to network with colleagues from across Europe, and beyond. eda-info.eu/events/confere…
Florida Center for Reading Research (@thefcrr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are thrilled to share that Boston-based company EarlyBird Education announced today a collaboration with FCRR that brings a new generation of early literacy assessment and dyslexia screening into the classroom!

NCLD (@ncldorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s hardly surprising that people with LDs face more mental health challenges due to adverse life experiences. It’s time we address these root causes with empathy and action. We need to tailor our support systems to their specific needs. Hit retweet if you agree!

It’s hardly surprising that people with LDs face more mental health challenges due to adverse life experiences. It’s time we address these root causes with empathy and action. We need to tailor our support systems to their specific needs. Hit retweet if you agree!
Devin Kearns (@devin_kearns) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EduTwitterX, a new adventure! I've been named the Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy at NC State University ... I am really excited about this opportunity to work with some amazing educators in NC and support their great efforts to improve literacy! ced.ncsu.edu/news/2024/05/2…