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 Lois Letchford shares
her experience with the No Child Left Behind program and the importance of
engagement in education. She discusses her son's journey with dyslexia and how
she helped him overcome his struggles with reading through creative learning
methods. The interview also addresses the need for individualized teaching
approaches and the lack of awareness and understanding of dyslexia among
teachers. We emphasize the importance of engaging students in early literacy
and learning and the negative impact of quick judgments about students'
abilities. The interview concludes with a call to action to buy and review
Lois's book, which provides teaching ideas and shares stories of struggling
students. 

Action items  

1. Buy and review Lois's book on teaching
   ideas and stories of struggling students. 
2. Increase awareness and understanding of
   dyslexia among teachers. 
3. Implement individualized teaching
   approaches to cater to students' needs. 
4. Emphasize the importance of engaging
   students in early literacy and learning. 
5. Avoid making quick judgments about
   students' abilities. 

About The Book
When Lois Letchford learns her son has been
diagnosed with a low IQ at the end of grade
one, she refuses to give up on his future. Testing
shows Nicholas is labeled “learning
disabled.” The world of education is quick to cast
him aside, so Lois begins working with
him one-on-one. What happens next is a
journey—spanning three continents, unique
teaching experiments, never-ending battles with
the school system, a mother’s discovery of
her own learning blocks, and a bond fueled by the
desire to rid Nicholas of the “disabled”
label. Reversed is a memoir of profound
determination that follows the highs and lows of
overcoming impossible odds, turning one woman into
a passionate teacher for children who
have been left behind. 

About The Author
Lois Letchford specializes in teaching children
who have struggled to learn to read. Her
creative teaching methods vary depending on the
reading ability of the student, employing
age-appropriate, rather than reading-age-appropriate,
material. She holds a Master’s in Literacy
and Reading from the State University of New York
at Albany and has presented her work at
several literacy conferences. Reversed: A Memoir
is her first book. 

Links 

(60) Lois
Letchford - YouTube 

Lois Letchford
(@LetchfordLois) / Twitter 

Facebook 

LinkedIn 

Lois
Letchford (@loisletchford) • Instagram photos and videos 

Lois Letchford 

LoisLetchford_OneSheet.pdf
(squarespace.com) 

Biography 

My book,
"Reversed: A Memoir," chronicles an extraordinary journey of
overcoming daunting odds, offering inspiration and hope to parents and
educators navigating desperate situations. At the age of 39, while teaching my
second son how to read, I stumbled upon my own "learning difference,"
an unexpected revelation that ignited an unwavering pursuit for answers. With
sheer determination and unyielding resilience, I confronted challenges and
battled self-doubt head-on, proving that no obstacle is insurmountable. Through
relentless effort, I witnessed the transformative power of perseverance,
achieving significant milestones and experiencing profound personal growth.

I discovered the immense value of trusting my instincts. This experience lead
to my appreciating literacy learning as being more than a “set of skills to
acquire.” Embracing foundational knowledge of “how children and adults
learn,” and adopting a growth mindset, I unlocked true potential,
shattering self-limiting beliefs.

Guided by the philosophy of living in the present moment, I learned to
appreciate the inherent beauty of the journey itself. As the founder of Lois
Letchford, Language, Literacy, and Learning tutoring, I am dedicated to
assisting others facing similar challenges. My memoir serves as a beacon of
hope, sharing the mission and vision of empowering individuals with dyslexia.

"Reversed: A Memoir" stands as a testament to triumph over adversity,
offering not only inspiration and motivation but also a profound sense of hope
for all who read it.