Join us for our sixth annual Parent Conference! It's designed to help parents of children with dyslexia better understand the dynamics of dyslexia and more effectively advocate for their students in school. Continental breakfast will be served. Please note: Saint Xavier University is located at 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60655. The conference is in the Butler Reception Room which is located in the Warde Academic Center. To view or download a printable map, click here:

• “Navigating the Ins and Outs of Special Education Law: Tips from a Special Education Attorney” – 9:00 to 9:55am
  Lara Cleary, Esq., Hansen & Cleary, LLC

• “Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents: A Peak Into Their World”– 10:05 to 11:00am
  Dr. Mandi-Croft Petoskey, Psychologist, Neuro Educational Specialists, and Amanda Moons, Psychologist, Neuro Educational Specialists

• Parent Networking Time – 11:00 to 11:30am

• Teen Panel –11:30 to 12:20pm
  Students from area high schools

• “Red Flags: Ages and Stages for Dyslexia”– 12:35 to 1:30pm
  Dr. Jennifer Zvi, ERI Past Co-President, Adjunct Professor, Lewis University;
  Dr. Jessica Douglas, ERI Co-President, School Psychologist, Psychoeducational Resource Services;

  Kathy Elsesser, ERI Vice-President, M.S./Learning Disabilities, retired Elementary Resource Teacher

Thank you to our sponsors: The Gow School (Breakfast Sponsor), Landmark School, Hyde Park Day School, Redwood Literacy and ALTA!

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