2018 EVENTS



Aloha everyone,

Hawai’i is such a beautiful place. However, like myself, many of our young struggle with reading in school. We have dyslexia. Early awareness, recognition and treatment with Structured Literacy teaching approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham) are important in helping children with dyslexia in learning to read.

I am raising money for the Hawai’i Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HIDA) to be able to support Dyslexia Awareness sessions on the neighbor islands of Hawai’i. Even a small donation would help me greatly in reaching my goal.

You can make a donation to my crowdfunding campaign page by clicking here [gofundme.com]. Also feel free to share my campaign on Facebook and Twitter, too!

Thank you in advance for your support, for this great cause. Please let me know if you have any questions about my campaign, my goal, or dyslexia.

Aloha and much love,

Jason Hara
Junior Majoring in Film & New Media
Wheaton College, MA


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DYSLEXIA 24/7 

Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Inspire Church, Waikele Center, O’ahu

HIDA will share an overview of some of the facts and myths about dyslexia.  They will also show HIDA’s latest show in its “Dyslexia 101” series — Life with Dyslexia: A Panel Discussion.  In this segment, you will hear first-hand from three young adults as they share their personal perspectives of living with dyslexia.

Free presentation sponsored by Side By Side Ministry.  Please contact Susan Okamura at sidebyside@inspirechurch.tv to RSVP and request childcare (if needed).



Math Learning Difficulties and Strategies

A workshop to give classroom teachers, tutors and home school parents of children in grades K-5 strategies to help remedy some of the common math difficulties their students encounter.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: 8:30 am  – 12:30 pm
Location: Island School — Lihue, Kauai

Description: Math difficulties range in severity/topic areas. Math difficulties may be further complicated by co-existing difficulties in language comprehension, affecting student ability to effectively manage word problems. In this workshop, classroom teachers, tutors and homeschool parents of children in kindergarten – 5th grade will learn strategies to help remedy some of the common math difficulties their students encounter.

Some of the most common math difficulties:

  • telling time; using devices (e.g. a ruler, a protractor, etc.) for measuring; basic numeracy
  • math operations (subtraction, multiplication and division, and their algorithms)
  • fractions, place value, integers, percent, and algebraic expressions

Workshop participants will understand:

  • critical math skills that are typically achieved during childhood
  • brain function and specific cognitive areas as they pertain to math learning
  • concepts such as visual spatial perception, working memory, processing speed, fluid reasoning

Workshop participants will also:

  • use manipulatives* to practice application of strategies to help students
  • explore iPad apps that support student acquisition of math skill

*Workshop fee includes a set of manipulatives for registered participants to take/use in their teaching to support student learning.

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Facilitator:Eryle Okamura, B.S. Visual Science, O.D., M. Ed. has been in private practice as an optometrist since 1985. He also received specialized multisensory math training through the University of California at Berkeley and with Ron Yoshimoto, M.S.W., Fellow/AOGPE. Dr. Okamura received his Master’s in Education degree in Mathematics: Curriculum and Instruction, and has been teaching students with learning differences since 2010. He practices alongside his wife, Susan Okamura, a Certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner and a speech-language pathologist who owns Bridge the Gap academic services.

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FAQs

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 5 days prior to the date of the workshop.


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WEBINAR – Digital Text: A Means to Greater Literacy Development
February 28, 2018
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Free to Register – click here

This webinar will use the Zoom platform and may be accessed on computers and mobile devices that are connected to the internet. After you register, you will be emailed login instructions for the webinar.

Webinar Presenter: Jon Pennington is an innovative teacher who studies how technology can facilitate, support and enhance opportunities for learning. Jon’s primary research interests include Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and speech recognition technology. Jon has presented at numerous conferences, conducted dozens of workshops and coordinated several international student exchange programs. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology at the University of Hawai‘i while working as the Instructional Technology Specialist at Assets School. These roles are enhanced by his position as an advisory board member of Bright Bytes, a learning analytics company dedicated to improving school’s use of technology.

Webinar Description: Digital text can be a powerful means to engage and empower learners who struggle with reading and writing skills. Today’s computers, tablets and phones provide a number of features and apps that enhance digital text to support literacy skills. In this interactive session, the presenter will demonstrate and discuss a range of digital tools and strategies that learners can use to enable greater literacy skill development.

The session will address the following strategies:

1. Choosing relevant topics with personal value

2. Creating customized digital reading and writing environments based on learner preferences

3. Using multiple tools for composition and reading

4. Increasing ways to self-monitor progress and receive quality feedback

5. Minimizing distractions and threats

The session will include a demonstration of the following digital tools:

1. Google Docs with Addons and Chrome Extensions

2. Voice Dream Reader App and Writer App

3. Be Focused App

4. Learning Ally App

5. OS Accessibility Features

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WORKSHOP: Math Learning Difficulties and Strategies

March 3, 2018 – Saturday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wayland Baptist University Hawai’i (95-1091 Ainamakua Drive – Mililani Mauka, Oahu)

Workshop Facilitator: Eryle Okamura, B.S. Visual Science, O.D., M. Ed. has been in private practice as an optometrist since 1985. He also received specialized multisensory math training through the University of California at Berkeley and with Ron Yoshimoto, M.S.W., Fellow/AOGPE. Dr. Okamura received his Master’s in Education degree in Mathematics: Curriculum and Instruction, and has been teaching students with learning differences since 2010. He practices alongside his wife, Susan Okamura, a Certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner and a speech-language pathologist who owns Bridge the Gap academic services.

Workshop Description: Math difficulties range in severity/topic areas. Math difficulties may be further complicated by co-existing difficulties in language comprehension, affecting student ability to effectively manage word problems. In this workshop, classroom teachers, tutors and homeschool parents of children in grades 3-12 will learn strategies to help remedy some of the common math difficulties their students encounter.

Some of the most common math difficulties:

  • telling time; using devices (e.g. a ruler, a protractor, etc.) for measuring; basic numeracy
  • math operations (subtraction, multiplication and division, and their algorithms)
  • fractions, place value, integers, percent, and algebraic expressions

Workshop participants will understand:

  • critical math skills that are typically achieved during childhood
  • brain function and specific cognitive areas as they pertain to math learning
  • concepts such as visual spatial perception, working memory, processing speed, fluid reasoning

Workshop participants will also:

  • use manipulatives to practice application of strategies to help students
  • explore iPad apps that support student acquisition of math skill

Each workshop participant will receive some manipulatives to take with you and use in helping students with math learning difficulties.

Workshop Fee:

$40 (HIDA Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

CLICK to sign up for IDA/HIDA Membership

CLICK TO REGISTER
*** space limited; register early ***APPLY FOR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP 
*** application deadline: February 5, 2018 ***

 


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