Mitzi Berryhill
Mitzi Berryhill is a doctoral candidate at Louisiana State University, where she teaches literacy courses and dedicates her research to supporting students with dyslexia. As a Certified Academic Language Therapist, Mitzi brings a deep understanding of the challenges of dyslexia. She provides reading interventions and teacher training to improve educational outcomes for students with dyslexia. In addition to her academic pursuits, she serves as a content developer and literacy facilitator for the AIM Institute, where she translates evidence-based research into practical strategies that empower educators to create more effective classrooms.
Interpreting Assessment Data for Targeted Instruction
This session is designed to help educators use student data to create effective, personalized lessons. We’ll explore key reading theories, identify different reading profiles, and offer practical tips for assessing phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency. The session will discuss utilizing a fluency screener such as DIBELS to identify red flags of dyslexia. Then, we will dive into further assessments to pinpoint specific deficits and plan individualized instruction tailored to each student’s needs. Attendees will learn how to use this data to build targeted interventions to support diverse learners.
Topics: Diagnosing of Dyslexia/Screening, Dyslexia Therapy/Intervention, Reading Fluency & Dyslexia