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Free Lectures, other Simulations and Advocacy

     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:
January 16, 2025

February 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

April 17, 2025

May 15, 2025

June 19, 2025

July 17, 2025

August 21, 2025

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     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. These hands-on sessions are in high demand.

FREE LIVE Simulation at our Center

IN PERSON ONLY

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays:

February 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

May 8, 2025

July 10, 2025

September 11, 2025

November 6, 2025

Dyslexia Advocacy Starts at Home: A Parent’s Guide

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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This low-cost session will empower you to "know your rights" and develop actionable plans
to secure appropriate education for children with learning differences.

 

When: The fourth Thursday of each month

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST (Includes Q&A)

Where: Via Zoom

Cost: $10 per family

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Upcoming Dates:

February 20, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24​​

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Contact Hayley Martin at hmartin@funlearn.org

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.

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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.

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