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Section 1: Screening for Dyslexia 

Identifying and Teaching Children at Risk for Dyslexia with Dr. Alicia Roberts-Frank, Facilitator   Kim Kellogg & Fran McCarthy, Co-facilitators

Thursdays in March 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24 8:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Dyslexia/Early Literacy PLC- More information to come

• Tentative start in May with district teams
• Regional support through Fall 2021

Additional ELA Resources

These are linked to each document in the presentation as well.

• Implementation Guide: Early Screening of Dyslexia
• Screening for Dyslexia FAQ
• Best Practices for Literacy Screening (Administrators)
• Best Practices for Literacy Screening (Educators)
• Screeners for Literacy Skills Associated With Dyslexia
• NWESD Dyslexia Questions document

Section 2: UW Haring Center for Inclusion Offerings- Social and Emotional Learning for Preschool Children:

Supporting Social and Emotional Learning for Preschoolers: Building a Foundation through Embedded Instruction

Wednesday, March 10 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Supporting the social and emotional development of young children is one of the most important parts of a high-quality early childhood education. This training will focus on strategies for providing social and emotional instruction for young children, with an emphasis on embedded instruction. 

Social and Emotional Support for Preschoolers: Targeting Specific Skills

Wednesday, March 24 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

This training builds upon the content in the March 10^th training, Supporting Social and Emotional Learning for Preschoolers: Building a Foundation through Embedded Instruction, however it is not a prerequisite (e.g., participants do not need to have attended the March 10th training to attend this session — all are welcome!).  This training will focus on strategies for providing social and emotional instruction for young children who need individualized or more intensive support with behavior.

The Essentials

Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

Skagit Community Foundation Grant

Now Accepting Applications

Information for how to apply and the timeline for the 2021 Skagit Community Foundation grant cycle:

The Skagit Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2021 grant cycle. Please see The Foundation’s website for more information about the grant cycle process. The timeline for the 2021 grant cycle and a link to the Grant Opportunities and Guidelines are listed below.

–Link to Skagit Community Foundation Grant Opportunities and Guidelines
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Application Steps and Timeline:
1. To register your organization today
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=skagit
2. Submit all grant applications by March 1st (please let us know if you require additional time to complete your application)
3. Board of Directors will review applications in March and April
4. Skagit Community Foundation will approve selected grants in April and May
5. Grant awards will be finalized on the 4th Thursday of May, at the Skagit Community Foundation Board of Directors meeting
6. Notifications will be sent within two weeks
7. Grant agreements and follow ups assigned to grantees

Please contact Michael at michael@skagitcf.org if you have any questions or need assistance.