Dyslexia Awareness Month, Assistive Technology
Technology is changing and improving the school experience for students with dyslexia. Text-to-speech and speech-to-text software, calculators, and note-taking apps are common examples of “assistive technology”. Many of us enjoy audiobooks for pleasure reading, but audiobooks also can serve as a vital piece of assistive technology for those with learning differences such as dyslexia.
With audiobooks, everyone can acquire new vocabulary, expand their knowledge and love of books, and enjoy complex or intriguing storylines. Because dyslexics have great listening comprehension, audiobooks can enable independent access to school curriculum though “ear-reading” of complex or voluminous textbooks and novels.
The Lake Oswego Public Library has many audiobook services here:
https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/ebooks-audiobooks-more
LOSD assistive technology and audiobook resource information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/100SqBgY1X_EjjRli2MsSkQWoR4RuxZ8ghpdfhy0Olrk/edit?usp=sharing
Read about assistive technology for dyslexia here: https://www.understood.org/en/about/search-results?q=assistive%20technology%20for%20dyslexia
If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s learning, please contact the school principal and/or literacy specialist. Another great parent resource would be to contact your school’s Student Services Parent Advisory Committee (SSPAC) representative.
Book Fair (Repeat)
The Fall BOOK FAIR is around the corner! Mark your calendars, create your wish lists, and get excited for the Arctic BOOK FAIR! This year's fall BOOK FAIR will be held the week of October 21st - 25th.
Monday, October 21 @ 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Tuesday, October 22 @ 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 23 @ 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 24 @ 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday, October 25 @ 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Come support your child’s school library AND your family home library. The BOOK FAIR will have all the new OBOB titles as well as favorites, such as the newest Dogman, Guts by Raina Telgemeier, Babysitters Club, and Wings of Fire graphic novels. The newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid will also be available to pre-order. Shopping the BOOK FAIR is also a great way to get a jump start on your holiday gift.
If you are unable to attend, or want to take a sneak peak of all the available titles ahead of time, go to www.scholastic.com/bf/fhlakeoswego. Shopping the online fair allows Forest Hills to receive 25% back in Scholastic dollars to purchase new books for the library! All online orders will be shipped directly to your home. If you have any questions, or are interested in helping with the BOOK FAIR please contact Emily Ellis, Melissa Hooper, or Venus Holder.
About Us
Email: patrick.shuckerow@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/fh
Location: 1133 Andrews Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: 503-534-2350