Dyslexia:
A Conference for Parents
Everyone Reading Illinois hosts a spring conference each year that is uniquely designed to support the parents and family members of students with dyslexia. Join us at our parent conference to understand and learn more about dyslexia.
Two Opportunities to Attend
Saturday, March 8, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road
Bannockburn (Deerfield), IL 60015
(onsite registration opens at 8:30 a.m.)
Saturday, April 5, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Illinois State Alumni Center
1101 N. Main
Normal, IL 61761
(onsite registration opens at 8:30 a.m.)
Cost
$35.00 ERI Members • $50.00 Non-Members • $25.00 Students
(includes Continental Breakfast)
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
Join us to learn more about dyslexia & network with other parents sharing similar journeys.
Online registration is now open.