Free Lectures, free Simulations
plus Affordable Advocacy Support
Dyslexia: Let's Talk About It
Join our free monthly conversations for parents, educators, and allies, hosted by our Director and Co-Founder, Jeanine Phillips, in her session “Dyslexia: Let’s Talk About It.” These sessions are held every third Thursday of the month, available both online and in-person at our Center.
FREE LIVE Lecture with Q&A
AVAILABLE IN PERSON & VIRTUALLY
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
A Walk in Their Shoes: Simulation
Experience “A Walk in Their Shoes” We offer impactful simulations that allow participants to experience firsthand what it’s like to have dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia.
FREE Simulation at our Center
IN PERSON ONLY
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
March 6, 2025
May 8, 2025
July 10, 2025
September 11, 2025
November 6, 2025
Dyslexia Advocacy Series
Join us for the "Dyslexia Advocacy Series" – a virtual session designed for parents, educators, and allies, hosted by Barb Orsi, Advocate for children with Dyslexia and Amy Trombetti, SPEDCO CEO/Founder & Administrative Specialist.
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Every fourth Thursday of the month, this low-cost session will empower you to "know your rights" and develop actionable plans to secure appropriate education for children with learning differences.
Virtual Lecture via Zoom
(Includes Q&A)
Cost: $10 per family​
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5:30-7:30 p.m. CST
Upcoming Dates:
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
Barb Orsi
– Advocate for Children with Dyslexia
Barb Orsi, a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and parent advocate, specializes in guiding families through IEP and 504 meetings, helping them to understand testing results, and empowering parents to advocate for their children. With training from William and Mary Law School and Wrightslaw workshops, Barb brings extensive expertise in educational rights and advocacy.
Amy Trombetti
– SPEDCO CEO/Founder
& Administrative Specialist
Amy Trombetti brings extensive expertise in special education, charter school administration, and compliance. As the founder of Special Education Consulting Services (SPEDCO), she is an invaluable resource for parents and educators, offering expertise in conflict resolution, complaint investigations, and Federal Title Programs to support effective advocacy action plans.