• Dyslexia with Lyeah Granderson

  • Dec 30 2020
  • Length: 23 mins
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Dyslexia with Lyeah Granderson

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  • Lyeah Granderson is an Educator and Behavior & Reading Specialist at the Exceptional Children's Foundation in Culver City who works tirelessly with people of all abilities to help them reach their greatest potential and discover where their talents and passions lie. The Exceptional Children’s Foundation supports more than 5,000 children, adults, and their families throughout L.A. County and provides a life long services to clients to help them live as independently as possible with the right support Lyeah is committed to amplifying the voices of teachers and students and striving for an education system based on the principle of equality. Lyeah joins me today to share what inspired her to become an educator and the joy and pride she feels when she supports children to engage with their learning and enjoy the activities. She elaborates on her role at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, her plans for a future in community education, and why she was inspired to move in that direction. Lyeah also shares the things she wishes that parents knew about their children’s teachers and the importance of working as a team with families and having a growth mindset to help you move forward. “Kids want to feel successful, so if they’re successful at something and you set them up for success, they’re going to meet the challenge.” - Lyeah Granderson This week on Different Learners: ●The importance of embracing the little wins a person has ●LAUSD and why the district didn’t work for her as an educator ●The challenges of working in Title 1 school straight out of training ●The importance of identifying dyslexia or other special needs early ●Positives of the First Step Act and the link between prison and dyslexia ●Why Lyeah won her Rebel with a Cause Award ●What Lyeah wishes parents knew about teachers ●Why it’s sometimes necessary to have a label to access the appropriate support ●The program Lyeah developed to bring her students together to grow and develop empathy ●The facts on what teachers want from parents Connect with Lyeah Granderson: True Ambitions Community Center True Ambitions Community Center on Instagram Connect with Different Learners: ●Different Learners on Instagram ●Different Learners on Twitter ●Website
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