Improving the lives of those with dyslexia and related learning challenges.
Achieving Our Mission
Everyone Reading Illinois’ mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with dyslexia and related learning challenges by providing high-quality professional development for teachers, promoting effective instruction for students with dyslexia, supporting families of children with dyslexia, and increasing public awareness about dyslexia and its impact.
Our Commitment
Everyone Reading Illinois promotes evidence-based approaches to teaching literacy that align with the science of reading and stem from the work of Samuel T. Orton and others. Partnering with schools, teachers, parents, and other experts, Everyone Reading Illinois strives to eliminate educational inequities and create opportunities to learn for all students.
Our Offerings
“Dynamics of Dyslexia” Annual Fall Conference
Join us for the largest dyslexia conference in Illinois featuring renowned keynote speakers and informative, engaging breakout sessions.
Dyslexia Presentations, Simulations, and Panel Discussions
Learn how we can organize an event for your school or group. Professional Development credit hours are available for most offerings.
Dyslexia-related
Resources
Review our collection of dyslexia-related resources on topics including Dyslexia Signs & Myths, Testing, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Executive Functioning, and much more.
“Through early identification and proper academic support, all individuals with dyslexia can be successful in school, at work, and throughout their lives.”
—EVERYONE READING ILLINOIS
Announcements
Announcing the Everyone Reading Illinois Junior Leadership Board
Empowering Young Leaders to Advocate for Dyslexia Awareness
Everyone Reading Illinois’ Junior Leadership Board is a dynamic group of teens and young adults dedicated to raising awareness about dyslexia within their communicites. These young change-makers support the core mission of Everyone Reading Illinois—to enhance the lives of children and adults with dyslexia and related learning disabilities through advocating for high-quality professional development for educators, boosting public awareness, and providing robust support for families.
Click below for more info and to apply.
How You Can Support.
From students and teachers to parents and policymakers, all of Everyone Reading Illinois’ successes begin with the commitment of people like you.