GA Georgia Reading Webinar – Addressing Health Barriers to Learning

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students may have had to suffer missing routine appointments like semi-annual visits to the dentist and check-ups at the pediatrician’s office. What about students with chronic asthma, dental pain, or vision problems and the necessary appointments they may have missed? What about students whose parents have lost jobs and in-turn, insurance? Now, more than ever, is the time for schools to leverage community and state-level partnerships to apply a comprehensive response that addresses health barriers to learning. Health barriers to learning – conditions that when unaddressed can interfere with a child’s ability to learn – are prevalent not only nationwide, but right here in Georgia, and disproportionately affect our state’s most marginalized communities. This workshop-style presentation will walk attendees through the steps they can take and resources needed to design a response that not only screens students, but provides recommended follow-up interventions

Register for this complimentary webinar (part of the national Campaign for Grade Level Reading virtual conference) HERE