VJCLDL Events and Resources
The Virginia Joint Coalition for Learning Disabilities and Literacy has formed a collaboration of Virginia organizations associated with support for literacy and learning disabilities.
Included in this coalition are
- Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities
- Decoding Dyslexia Virginia
- The NAACP Education Committees of Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William
- The Reading League Virginia
- Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
- Ruth Harris Proffesorship, VCU
The mission of VJCLDL is to provide free professional development targeting a greater understanding of learning disabilities and literacy as identified by K-12 general and special educators, pre-service teachers, higher education faculty, and parents.
In 2021, The VJCLDL began series of webinars designed from the results of a needs assessment completed by general and special educators, parents, university and college faculty, and others.
Upcoming Webinars
Check back soon for a complete listing of webinars available for 2025!
Previous Webinars
The Power of Practice
Jamey Peavler, EdD
Dyslexia in the 21st Century: Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia
Tim Odegard, PhD
Is there a Place for “Small Groups” in a Science of Reading Classroom?
Kristin Conradi-Smith, PhD & Tamara Williams, MEd
Handwriting is the Key!
Stacy Leitzel, MEd
Comprehension and Writing: Where do they Fit into the Science of Reading?
Natalee Wexler, JD
A New Perspective on ADHD
Robin Hegner, AOGPE, JD
Science of Reading Comprehension: What does the Research Tell Us, and What Does it Mean for Practice?
Kristin Conradi-Smith, PhD
Structured Literacy for English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know
Elsa Cardenas-Hagan, EdD, CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI
Impact of Collective Trauma on Student Learning
Word Connections
Jessica Toste, PhD
Evidence Practices to Improve Comprehension Outcomes for Adolescents