Dyslexia: A Conference for Parents
hosted by Everyone Reading Illinois
Illinois State Alumni Center
1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761
This conference is uniquely for Parents of Students with Dyslexia. Highlights of this year’s conference include: a presentation entitled “Developmental Language Disorder or Dyslexia?”; an expert panel discussion on “Dyslexia Reading Between the Lines: Success in School & Beyond”; and a Q&A by Students with Dyslexia sharing valuable Tips and Insights about navigating school and life with dyslexia.
Cost (includes a Continental Breakfast): $35.00 ERI Members, $50.00 Non-Members, $25.00 Students
Conference Agenda
9:00 - 9:15: Welcome & Opening Message
9:15 - 10:30: Developmental Language Disorder or Dyslexia? Presented by Tom Parton & ERI board members
10:30 - 10:45: Visit Vendors/Parent Networking
10:45 - 12:00: Dyslexia Reading Between the Lines: Success in School & Beyond Moderated by Diane Wendt Uher
Social Emotional Psychologist — Rachel Tercek
Structured Literacy Specialist — Alison Lambert
Advocate — Shira Schwartz/Cassie Clark
Speech & Language Pathologist — Tom Parton
Psychologist — Jessica Douglas
12:00 - 12:15: Visit Vendors/Parent Networking
12:15 - 1:00: Student Dyslexia Panel (Insights & Tips): Moderated by Rob Thomas
For more information, click here to visit our complete Parent Conference page.