Dyslexia Awareness Campaign
The Connecticut State Department of Education’s Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities has partnered with agencies from across Connecticut to advance a year-long Dyslexia Awareness Campaign featuring a series of coordinated activities designed to promote awareness and a shared understanding of dyslexia, with the goal of ensuring equitable student identification and support. On this page you will find information about the various activities, training and resources that are being highlighted as part of this collaborative work.
November Events Calendar
| November 7 6:00-7:30 p.m. Family Night with Jordan Toma In partnership with SERC |
Come listen to motivational speaker Jordan Toma share his inspiring message for young students with disabilities and their families: "Turning our Struggles into Strengths." Jordan Toma is now a financial advisor turned speaker/coach from New Jersey who was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and auditory processing disorder. He struggled most of his younger years from a behavioral and educational perspective, until he was given the gift of an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). He now wears his learning disability like a badge of honor and wants everyone to know just how hard it was and how it shaped the person he is today. Location: ACES, 205 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06517 Learn More/Register: Family Night with Jordan Toma |
| November 12 6:00-7:30 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion Embracing Dyslexia In partnership with University of St. Joseph |
Grab a friend or two and join us for a night at the movies! We’re excited to invite you to a series of watch parties and discussions about films that showcase the importance of a teacher in the lives of students with dyslexia, the lived experiences of children, parents, and adults with dyslexia, and inspirational role models for students. Location: University of St. Joseph, Hoffman Auditorium Learn More/Register: Embracing Dyslexia 2024 |
| November 13 1:00-4:00 p.m. Connecticut State Department of Education Special Education Summit Bureau of Special Education |
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is hosting a special education summit with the theme of “Belonging,” which will bring together, educators, families, students, as well as national, state and local leaders and experts to share perspectives on the status of special education in Connecticut. The CSDE will highlight current and future statewide initiatives supporting our families and educators in achieving positive outcomes for students with disabilities ages three through 22. Location: Legislative Office Building, Room 2C, 300 Capitol Ave #5100, Hartford, CT 06106 Learn More/Register: https://serc.info/spedsummit24 |
| November 15 8:00-9:00 a.m. SLD: Dyslexia Eligibility Determination Speech and Language Community of Practice In partnership with the Bureau of Special Education and the RESC Alliance |
Connecticut’s speech-language pathologists are invited to join the ODRD, in partnership with the Bureau of Special Education and the RESC Alliance Communities of Practice, for an overview of the SLD: Dyslexia eligibility determination process. Location: Online Learn More/Register: Communities of Practice | RESC Alliance |
| November 19 6:00-8:30 p.m. Film Screening and Panel Discussion Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars Captured Time Productions |
Growing up with Dyslexia, Hopeville's Director, Harvey Hubbell V, faced numerous challenges in school, especially learning how to read. And he's nowhere near alone. This documentary stresses the importance of implementing evidence-based reading instruction by featuring three first-grade classrooms over the course of one school year in the 5th largest city in the state of Connecticut and a bright spot in The Reading Wars: Waterbury, Connecticut. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion on how to win the reading wars-you won’t want to miss it! Location: Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Learn More/Register: Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars Screening and Panel Discussion Tickets, Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite |
| SLD: Dyslexia Professional Learning Opportunities In partnership with SERC and the Bureau of Special Education |
The Connecticut State Department of Education in partnership with the State Education Resource Center are Offering SLD and SLD/Dyslexia Professional Learning Opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year. Location: Online Learn More/Register: |