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Vol. 38 Davis Dyslexia Association International Issue 1 • 2005

Phonics vs. Whole Language


By Abigail Marshall
Reprinted with permission from The Whole language instruction
Everything Parent’s Guide to Children focuses on providing a literature-rich
with Dyslexia ©2004; F+W Publications, environment and emphasizing
Inc., by Abigail Marshall, Adams Media, comprehension skills. Reading and
$14.95 trade paperback. writing is incorporated throughout
Over the past two decades, there the day in the context of lessons in
has been a cultural war over two other subjects. There is emphasis
ideologically distinct methods of on both oral and silent reading and
teaching reading—phonics and whole reading authentic literature. Lessons
language. A phonics-based approach may be fluid and theme-based, rather
focuses instruction on learning to than tied to a set curriculum.
connect letters and letter combinations
with their corresponding sound, and
Pros and Cons
Dr. Maria Carbo, founder of the
provides students with specific strategies National Reading Styles Institute,
for decoding by sounding out familiar points out that neither phonics nor
words. The teacher relies on direct whole language will reach all children. The Everything Parent’s Guide to
instruction, using a well-developed She points out that phonics programs
and highly structured curriculum with
Children with Dyslexia, available

carefully planned, sequential lessons.


in our catalog or at:
Continued on p. 4 www.dyslexia.com/bookstore.

In This Issue The Duststorm of Deception


News & Feature Articles By Ronald D. Davis
The debates and controversies over the It wasn’t just me, the system has an
Phonics vs. Whole Language . . . . . . . .1
Duststorm of Deception . . . . . . . . . . . .1 proper way to teach children to read inherent flaw and wasn’t working very
would seem to be something new and well anywhere; so a solution was needed.
therefore worthy of our attention. It
Friends and Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
As a result we see whole word or
would appear that someone cares, and whole language recognition replacing
One Teacher’s Search for Answers

maybe something can be done about the old phonics system.


to the Riddle of Dyslexia . . . . . . . .6

the situation. The hard line reality is The illogic of the debates and
Help for College Students . . . . . . . . . .8
IDEA 2004 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
that this assumption is wrong on both controversies is centered around the
Int’l Davis Facilitator Symposium . . .10 counts. question, “Do we continue using a
New Ron Davis Book Releases . . . . .11 This controversy isn’t just an system that isn’t working very well,
Australian or American dilemma, it or do we revert back to a system that
exists everywhere that English is also doesn’t work very well?” The
Regular Features
In the Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 taught in schools. Up until about 25 real question is, do the educational
Book/Software Reviews . . . . . . . .13-15 years ago, the primary method of authorities really care, and will
teaching reading in English was something actually be done that can
sounding out words (phonics). I
Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
remedy the situation? The hard line
personally experienced phonics training
New Facilitators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21
“probable” answer is “No!!!”
forty-four years ago and it didn’t work.
Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Continued on p. 4
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taught me to be attentive. The point
helps me to listen much better than
before and the modelling clay helps
Dear Mr. Davis: me to know the words and spell them
backwards; it helped me mostly to
I am writing to you because I am a know the alphabet. It’s easier to find
bit like you. things in the dictionary. When I sigh,
When I was a little boy I used it helps to calm me down.
to go in my garden and make little The gift of dyslexia helps me to
marbles out of clay, and also bunches design plans in my head. I can see a
of grapes and little men. wooden boat that I can make for my
Last year my teacher made me little cousin, or I can see my vegetable
copy things out of Cinderella and garden and how I can arrange it for
Barbie (because I had no ideas for a next year. The gift helps me to have
story). She told the whole class and ideas to set up my fishing-line and
they all laughed at me.
Your method taught me to read
better. And the KOOSH balls have
imagine how the fish might bite!
Thank you for your book Mr. Davis.
—Raphaël Christophe. Age 12

I do not think there
is any thrill that can go
through the human heart
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like that felt by the
inventor as he sees some
creation of the brain
unfolding to success ...
Such emotions make a
man forget food, sleep,
friends, love, everything.


Nikola Tesla, electrical
engineer, inventor and
humanitarian
(1856-1943)

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Friends and Family


The following narrative was submitted tosituations has increased
New Hope Learning Centers, Inc. by Janetgreatly.
Adcox, mother of Liz who completed the Her second
Davis Dyslexia Correction® Program in response was being
March of 2002 and the Davis Math
better with her numbers
Mastery® Program in August of 2003
and math. In just the
with facilitator Darlene Bishop.
past few weeks, she
When I first took my daughter, came home with an
Liz, to New Hope Learning Centers, “A” on a math test
Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I was and finished her timed
looking for answers for the learning worksheet in the time
difficulties she was showing. As a given. Both took center
first grader, she was having trouble stage on our refrigerator
identifying the letters. She was also door. Her math
reversing her letters and numbers computation score on
when she wrote them, and learning the the Iowa Basic Skills
sight words was next to impossible for Achievement Test went
her. As an occupational therapist, I from the 1st percentile
had recognized all the signs of some to the 46th percentile
type of processing disorder, but the after the completion
techniques I knew and had been of the program. I’ve
trying were not giving me the results noticed a big
I wanted. I had found the Davis improvement in her
Dyslexia website and went from there. concept of time and her
I was impressed when the staff at New ability to work with money.
Liz and friend, Chloe

Hope talked about sensory input and Being able to fall asleep easier been such a valuable resource. I view
neurological pathways. We went for was her third answer. Liz has always the entire staff there as “family” in a
our evaluation and just after her had a hard time falling asleep. She’ll lot of ways. I have shared Liz’s many
seventh birthday went back for her lie quietly for hours but “just can’t fall successes with them. I have called
to complete the Davis Dyslexia asleep.” I noticed an instant change in looking for additional ways to help
Correction® Program. Approximately this as she began using her dial and her when what we’re doing is just
two years later, she completed the release tools after she completed her not working. We visit when we are
Davis Math Mastery® Program. first Program. Getting a good night’s in their area. Looking back, I realize
I recently asked Liz what she sleep is so important to her overall how much more both Liz and I have
was most thankful for from New Hope health. I have also noticed that she is received than just answers for her
Learning Centers. Her first response, not as restless in her sleep and she has learning difficulties.
which didn’t surprise me, was for her had fewer nightmares. Thank you New Hope Learning
friend Chloe. Chloe was completing I am also thankful for all of the Centers.
the Davis Dyslexia Correction® above. I love seeing the confidence
Program when Liz was doing the Math that Liz shows. There have been P.S. Just as this article was going to
Program. They became friends. They multiple challenges and there will press, the following email came in:
still keep in contact with each other continue to be. Learning does not “Hi all-had to share with you! Guess
and get together whenever possible, always come easy. She still struggles who made the HONOR ROLL?? Liz
even though we live three hours away at times, especially with writing. It is a was so excited and I was so proud.
from each other. The energy and real effort to continuously educate her Wouldn’t have done it if it weren’t for
creativity they have seems to be teachers about how she learns best and the tools she learned up there! You are
unending when they’re together. I how they can help in facilitating that. all so awesome and certainly make
think having Chloe as a friend has I am so thankful for all of the support differences in the lives of those you
shown her that she is not alone—that New Hope has provided to me as a work with. Keep up the good work!
there are others who think and learn as parent of a dyslexic child. They have God Bless you all.” Janet v
she does. Her confidence in social
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Phonics vs. Whole Language (cont’d from p. 1)
are good for children who have analytic
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Duststorm (cont’d from p. 4)
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v United Kingdom (con’t) A. Yes. It is fine to have a shorter schedule.


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Margarita Whitehead and the first few words of clay modeling.
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ran into problems. The real key will be your
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Davis Specialist Q. I tried doing the assessment with my son
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Ronald D. Davis, Founder
Sharon Pfeiffer, on the closet floor. students have dyslexia, but only 5% are
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Q&A (continued from page 16)


v United States/
In 2000, The Special Education What this means is that your California (con’t.)
Elementary Longitudinal Study (SEELS) granddaughter has dyslexia; that her writing is
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A. The term “Dysnemkineidesia” is used to mental techniques. From there, we have a


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v United States (con’t.) Newly Licensed Davis Facilitators


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out the methods from the book and was amazed I understand what she meant. I am very grateful
Michigan
Ann Minkel with the results. The very first child I worked to have come across the Davis Program. I feel
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dyslexia can cause and the huge Correction Programme and it
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+1 (402) 420-1025 Continued on page 19
THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 19
Liz Jolly “I came to read ‘The
v United States (con’t.)
New Facilitators (continued from p. 17)
Gift of Dyslexia’ when I was
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+1 (804) 833-8858 that I could never have pre-judged. I look forward Beate Tiletzek “My
Jamie Worley to passing on these common-sense methods and background is both educational
Newport News/Norfolk life-long benefits to others.” Keeper’s Cottage, Hoe, (primary school teacher) and
+1 (757) 283-5218 Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4BD, United Kingdom. therapeutical. I am an alternative
Washington +44 (013) 62 86 11 36. mmiles@clara.co.uk practitioner in own office
Christy Biron specializing in naturopathy. I
Washougal/Vancouver Margarita Whitehead “As a qualified
trained in psychotherapy, NLP,
+1 (360) 835-9627 homeopath with a keen interest in holistic
transaction analysis and family
Jackie Black approaches, I became interested in the integrity
Arlington/Everett constellations. I am married and have two
of the Davis Methods. I am Russian by birth and
1-866-218-1614 (Toll-Free) successful adult children and two grandchildren.
would like to bring the benefits of the Davis
Meadowbrook Our son used to be partially agraphic and
Educational Services Methods to Eastern Europe.” Margarita speaks
dysgraphic until we encountered Davis Methods.”
Dorothy Bennett Russian, English and Polish. Centre for Natural
Trigon. Balthasar-Neumann-Str. 35, 84478
Renie Royce Smith Health and Learning, Unit 3A, Slaney Place,
Spokane & Everett Waldkraiburg, Germany. +49 (863) 88 81 789.
+1-800-371-6028 (Toll-Free) Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0DT,
Tiletzek@gmx.de
+1 (509) 443-1737 United Kingdom. +44 (1580) 89 03 21.
homeo@cnhl.info
Continued on p. 21
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v United States/
New Facilitators (continued from p. 21)
Terri Fedorchuk “My journey Washington (con’t.)
Davis Training Programs
has been a personal one. From the Aleta Clark
beginning I could tell something Auburn/Tacoma
+1 (253) 854-9377
was going on with my son. By the
The Davis Facilitator Training
Carol Hern
time he reached school he was having
Program requires approximately
DLS Workshop Presenter
problems. After trying all traditional
400 hours of course work.
Spokane
methods both inside and outside the
Mary Ethel Kellogg
school system, there was no change.
The Davis Specialist Training
DLS Workshop Presenter
I began doing my own research. I found Davis and
Program requires extensive
Spokane
traveled to Waterloo, where my son attended the
experience providing Davis programs
Rebecca Luera
program. The program really made sense and I saw
and an additional 260 hours of
Fall City/Seattle
such progress with him. I decided to change my career +1 (800) 818-9056 (Toll-Free)
training. Specialists and Facilitators
and train to become a Facilitator. Now I can provide the +1 (425) 222-4163
are subject to annual re-licensing
program for all interested in Northwestern Ontario.” based upon case review and Ruth Ann Youngberg
Bellingham
Conquering Dyslexia, 4 Earl Avenue, Suite 204, Dryden, adherence to the DDAI Standards
+1 (360) 752-5723
Ontario, P8N 1X3, Canada. +1 (807) 223-7769. of Practice.
Laura Zink de Díaz
terri.fedorchuk@conqueringdyslexia.ca Davis Learning Strategies Mount Vernon/Everett
+1 (360) 848-9792
Renée Figlarz, herself a dyslexic, Mentors and Workshop
tried many different programs West Virginia
Gale Long
Presenters are experienced teachers
growing up. When she went through Elkview/Charleston
the Davis Dyslexia Correction
and trainers who have had two-three
+1 (888) 517-7830 (Toll Free)
+1 (304) 965-7400
Program, she was inspired to help
years of specialized training and

others dyslexics to be able to view Wisconsin


experience mentoring classroom
New Hope Learning
their dyslexia as a gift, and to pursue
teachers of children 5- 9 years of age.
Centers, Inc.
their dreams without fear of failure. For information about training and a Darlene Bishop
Through tenacity, perseverance and a positive attitude, Margaret Hayes
Milwaukee
Renée has added a BA and a MSc. Degree to her list of
full directory of Davis providers, see
+1 (888) 890-5380 (Toll Free)
successes. She views her mission as helping motivated
www.dyslexia.com/providers.htm
+1 (262) 255-3900
people from 8 to 88 to help themselves. As a result,
or call +1 (650) 692-7141 or toll-free

Renée created the word dyslexiabilities” to describe


in the US at 1-888-805-7216.
v
the gifts of dyslexia, choosing to focus on the positive
aspects of dyslexia. She has founded a learning center
called Dyslexiability in Montreal Quebec, Canada Barbara Hoi “I am originally ❖ This Directory is current
as of December 15, 2004.
where she hopes to help people use their strengths to from Austria, but have lived in It is subject to change.
overcome their weaknesses. Dyslexiability, Montreal, Australia for the past 17 years. Between newsletter issues,
Quebec, Canada. +1 (514) 815-7827. I have four children. The two new Facilitators are added,
renee@dyslexiability.com youngest are dyslexic. They and occasionally, some
motivated me to train as a Davis become inactive. However,
Kendra Rodych is the first and
Facilitator; a path which fills me the Davis Providers list at
only licensed and certified Davis www.dyslexia.com
with more joy, enthusiasm and
Dyslexia Correction Program is always up to date.
inspiration that I have envisaged for myself, my
Facilitator in Saskatchewan. Kendra
children and all those wonderfully gifted dyslexics.”
received a B.A. and B.Ed. From the
32 Queen Street, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.
University of Saskatchewan and has
+ 61 (02) 99 68 10 93. hoibarbara@hotmail.com
teaching experience at the elementary
and high school levels. It is through Michele M. Roach “I came
this teaching experience and having dyslexic family upon Davis through my son
members that Kendra became interested in dyslexia who I took everywhere looking
and its gifts and challenges. Kendra is very passionate for someone who understood
about helping dyslexics use their gifts to help them him. Davis was the perfect
improve their academic and social skills. Kendra solution. My dream is to help
enjoys working with dyslexic children and adults of other children feel the way I
all ages in her practice. Learning Solution Saskatoon, felt watching the change in my
400-165 3rd. Ave. South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, child.” 69 Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven, Sydney,
S7K 1L8, Canada. +1 (306) 955-2972. NSW 2156, Australia. +61 (02) 9680 1610.
info@learningsolution.ca michelleroach2000@yahoo.com.au v
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Basic Workshop for


Primary Teachers
Would you like to…
• Improve the reading skills of all the children in your
class regardless of their learning style?
• Manage your classroom more effectively?
• Prevent the onset of learning disabilities?
• With research methods that are flexible and easily fit
into and enhance any existing curriculum?
This two-day workshop provides Primary Teachers (K-3)
with unique and innovative strategies for improving
reading instruction and classroom management, and equips
young learners with proven life long skills in “how to learn.”
Instruction includes:
• Theory and Reasoning for each Strategy.
• Video demonstrations of each Strategy and classroom
implementation suggestions. To register:
• Supervised experiential practice on each Strategy.
• Q&A and discussion about each Strategy.
call 1-888-805-7216 (toll free)
or fax 1-650-692-7075
Included are:
• Detailed Manual with suggested year-long guides,
black-line masters, and numerous tips for each Strategy
2005 DATES & LOCATIONS
and various curriculum activities. ($45 value)
• Videotape demonstrating each classroom strategy. United Kingdom
($30 value)
• Workshop Kit: includes
• March 4 & 5

all the materials needed


Ascot, Berkshire

to start and proceed with


• June 9 & 10
confidence working with
Staplehurst, Kent
students: alphabet strip, Email: uk@dyslexia.com
letter recognition cards, Tel: +44 (08700) 132 945
clay, clay cutter, two
Koosh® balls, dictionary. United States
($90 value)
• Post-workshop e-mail consultation with a Davis Learning
June 27 & 28

Strategies Mentor, as needed.


Helena, Montana

• Verification of Attendance letter.


Contact email: info@davislearn.com

• Refreshments and deli lunch.


Contact tel: 1-888-805-7216

Workshop hours: 9am-4pm with one hour lunch break. Kenya


Cost: $595 per person (US only) April 3-5

Academic Units or CEUs (US and Canada only)


Nairobi, Kenya

Two Quarter Units are available through California State


Presenter: Siegerdina Mandema

University. Cost is $44 per unit, plus $35 administrative fee.


Sponsor: Dyslexia Africa/DDA-UK

A written assignment, which can be completed before and


Contact E-Mail: info@dyslexia-africa.com

during the workshop, is required.


Contact tel: +44 (08700) 132 945

Would you like to bring a DLS All DLS workshops are in English.
workshop to your school/area?
Call 1-888-805-7216 and ask for Paula McCarthy.
Visit www.davislearn.com for
the most current information.
THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 23

Come Learn and


EXPERIENCE the Davis
Dyslexia Correction
Procedures!
Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction®
Workshop based on the best-selling book
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis
FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP OUTLINE
DAY ONE DAY THREE
Background and Development of the Davis Dyslexia Orientation Review Procedure
Correction® Procedures (a method for checking orientation skills)
• Research and discovery. The “gifts” of dyslexia. Anatomy • Demonstration & Practice Session
and developmental stages of a learning disability. Davis Symbol Mastery® (the key to correcting dyslexia)
Overview of the steps for dyslexia correction. • What is Symbol Mastery? Why clay?
Davis Perceptual Ability Assessment Mastering Basic Language Symbols
(a screening for dyslexic learning styles) • Demonstrations and Group Exercises
• Demonstration and Practice Session Reading Improvement Exercises
Symptoms Profile Interview (used to assess symptoms, • Spell-Reading. Sweep-Sweep-Spell. Picture-at-
strengths and weaknesses; set goals; establish motivation) Punctuation
• Demonstration and Practice Session
DAY TWO DAY FOUR
Davis Orientation Counseling Procedures (methods to Fine-Tuning Procedure (checking and adjusting
control, monitor and turn off perceptual distortions) orientation using balance)
• What is Orientation? Demonstration & Practice Session Symbol Mastery Exercises for Words
Release Procedure (method to alleviate stress, headaches) • Demonstrations
Alignment (an alternative to Orientation Counseling) • Group Exercises
• What is Alignment? How is it used? Group Demonstration • Practice Sessions
Dial-Setting Procedure (a method for controlling ADD Implementing the Davis Procedures
symptoms)
To register for US workshops call 1-888-805-7216 (toll-free)
2005 FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
UNITED STATES 15-18 November DEUTSCHLAND SWITZERLAND
Washington, D.C.
• 24-27 January Presenter: Cyndi Deneson • 19-22 March: Kassel • 3-6 February (French/Engl.)
• 11-14 July Dorothy@acomprehensioncenter.com • 26-29 May: Freiburg • 22-25 September (German)
Tel: +1(866) 520-8858 toll-free • 1-4 October: Hamburg Basel
Burlingame, California
Presenter: Cyndi Deneson Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanakis Presenter: Bonny Beuret
training@dyslexia.com UNITED KINGDOM Language: German Language: See above
Tel: +1(888) 805-7216 toll-free germany@dyslexia.com office@dda.ch
10-13 May
Tel: +49 (040) 25 17 86 22 Tel: +41 (061) 273 81 85
2-5 March Kent
Austin, Texas Presenter: Robin Temple
uk@dyslexia.com NEDERLAND NEW ZEALAND
Presenter: Cyndi Deneson
Dorothy@acomprehensioncenter.com Tel: +44 (08700) 132 945 18-21 April
10-13 February
Tel: +1(866) 520-8858 toll-free 6-9 September Amersfoort Auckland
Addington, Kent Presenters: Siegerdina Presenter: Ronald D. Davis
9-12 March Presenter: Siegerdina Mandema pacific@dyslexia.com
Mandema &/or Robin Temple
Denver, Colorado Tel: + 64 (09) 361 6115
uk@dyslexia.com Language: Dutch
Presenter: Cyndi Deneson
Tel: +44 (08700) 132 945 ddaned@plex.nl
Dorothy@acomprehensioncenter.com
Tel: +31 (0475) 301 277
KENYA
Tel: +1(866) 520-8858 toll-free CANADA
7-10 April
8-11 November 24-27 October Nairobi
Atlanta, Georgia Halifax, Nova Scotia NOTE: All workshops Presenter: Siegerdina Mandema
Presenter: Cyndi Deneson Presenter: Gerry Grant are in English unless Sponsor: Dyslexia Africa / DDA-UK
Dorothy@acomprehensioncenter.com ggrant@dyslexia.ca otherwise noted. E-Mail: info@dyslexia-africa.com
Tel: +1(866) 520-8858 toll-free Tel: +1 800-981-6433 toll-free Tel: +44 (08700) 132 945

For updated workshop schedules visit: www.dyslexia.com/train.htm


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Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction Workshop


Based on the best-selling book 2005 International Schedule
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis 24 - 27 January Burlingame, Calif. USA
3-6 February Basel Switzerland
This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the basic theories, 10 - 13 February Amersfoort Nederland
principles and application of all the procedures described in 2-5 March Austin, Texas USA
The Gift of Dyslexia. Training is done with a combination of 9 - 12 March Denver, Colorado USA
lectures, demonstrations, group practice, and question and 19 - 22 March Kassel Germany
7 - 10 April Nairobi Kenya
answer sessions. Attendance is limited to ensure the highest 18 -21 April Auckland New Zealand
quality of training. 10 - 13 May Kent England
26 - 29 May Freiburg Germany
Who should attend: 11 -14 July Burlingame, Calif. USA
Everyone involved in helping dyslexic individuals over the 22 - 25 September Basel Switzerland
1-4 October Hamburg Germany
age of eight.
24 - 27 October Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Participants will learn: 8 - 11 November Atlanta, Georgia USA
15 - 18 November Washington, D.C. USA
• How the Davis procedures were developed.
U.S. Course Schedule
• How to assess for the “gift of dyslexia.” • 8:30 - 9:00 Registration (first day)
• How to help dyslexics eliminate mistakes and focus attention. • 9:00 - 5:00 Daily (lunch break 12:00-1:30)
• The Davis Symbol Mastery tools for mastering reading. U.S. Fees and Discounts
• How to incorporate and use proven methods for improving • $1175 per person
• $1125 for DDAI members or groups of two or more
reading, spelling, and motor coordination into a teaching,
• $1075 if paid in full 60 days in advance
home school, tutoring, or therapeutic setting. • Advance registration and $200 deposit required
• Includes manual, one-year DDAI membership,
See page 23 for more workshop details. verification of attendance, and Symbol Mastery Kit
• Academic units and CEUs available

For a detailed brochure on enrollment, prices, group rates, discounts, location, and further information, contact the DDA in your country.
DDA-Pacific DDA-Deutschland DDA- México DDA-UK
PO BOX 46023 Wandsbecker Chausee 132 Río Volga #308 ote Slaney Place
Herne Bay D-22089 Hamburg Colonia del Valle Headcorn Road
Auckland, New Zealand GERMANY 66220 Garza Garcia N.L Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0DJ.
Tel: +64 (09) 361 6115 MEXICO Tel: +44 (08700) 132 945
Fax: +64 (09) 361 6114 Tel: 49 (040) 25 17 86 22 Tel/Fax: 52 (81) 8335-9435 or (0870) 443 9059
E-mail: pacific@dyslexia.com Fax: 49 (040) 25 17 86 24 or 52 (81) 8356-8389 Fax: +44 (0870) 432 0317
E-mail: germany@dyslexia.com E-mail: mexico@dyslexia.com E-mail: uk@dyslexia.com
DDA-CH
Freie Strasse 81 DDA-Israel DDA-Nederland DDAI-Int’l, Canada & USA
CH 4001 Basel 20 Ha’shahafim St. Kerkweg 38a 1601 Bayshore Highway, Ste 245
SWITZERLAND Ra’anana 43724 6105 CG Maria Hoop, NEDERLAND Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: 41 (061) 273 81 85 ISRAEL Tel: 31 (0475) 302 203 Tel: 1-888-805-7216
Fax: 41 (061) 272 42 41 Tel: 972 (052) 369 3384 Fax: 31 (0475) 301 381 Fax: 1 (650) 692-7075
E-mail: ch@dyslexia.com Fax: 972 (09) 772-9889 E-mail: holland@dyslexia.com E-mail: ddai@dyslexia.com
E-mail: Israel@dyslexia.com
Enrollment limited ❖ Classes fill Early ❖ Call 1-888-805-7216 or 650-692-7141
For updated workshop schedules visit http://www.dyslexia.com/train.htm
For a full description of the Davis Facilitator Certification Program, ask forContinued
our booklet.
on page 22

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