Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative
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.
Upcoming CT- Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative Events
The Connecticut State Department of Education Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, in partnership with the Bureau of Special Education, invites students, parents and educators to participate in the following events:
- Join zoologist and BBC presenter Megan McCubbin for an inspiring virtual session as she shares how dyslexia has shaped her journey in science and conservation—highlighting the creativity, resilience, and unique perspectives that dyslexic thinkers bring to STEM and beyond. This event will take place on Thursday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Megan will also answer questions and engage students in a discussion about her work. Registration: Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative: Ignite Your Curiosity & Celebrate the Brilliance of Your Dyslexic Mind, Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9 - 10am - Events - State Education Resource Center. More information is available in the event flyer.
- Join award-winning designer Jim Rokos for a one-hour virtual session on how dyslexia fuels creativity and innovation in engineering and design. Through personal stories, design examples, and interactive discussion, Rokos reveals how dyslexic thinking shapes problem-solving, visual perception, and groundbreaking work. This event will take place on Monday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Jim will also answer questions and engage students in a discussion about his work. Registration: Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative: Engineering Designs as a Dyslexic, Monday, December 15, 2025, 10 - 11am - Events - State Education Resource Center. More information is available in the event flyer.
- Also, in partnership with the CT State Library and Decoding Dyslexia, an Associate Education Consultant from the ODRD will be visiting libraries across Connecticut to share resources and connect with communities. Our upcoming visits are detailed in the flyer.
Creativity Challenge – Think Like a Dyslexic
Week 1
Invent a tool that solves a small everyday problem.
(Example: tangled headphones, lost pencils, cold hands, noisy hallways.)
Or
Reimagine a common object so it works even better.
(What would a “future” backpack, notebook, or water bottle look like?)
Share Your Idea: Submit a drawing, photo, short video, or written description of your creative solution.
Be Featured: Selected submissions will be highlighted on our website to celebrate the many ways our community thinks differently.
Photos from our Events:
Doctor Dyslexia Dude Event, Hartford Public Library
February 11, 2025