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:
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| Night at the Rink | Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. | MassMutual Center 1277 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103 |
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| Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Central Connecticut State University Barnard Hall — Community Room 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050 |
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| Honoring Those Who Inspire Us: An Evening with Jordan Toma | Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:15–7:00 p.m. | Coginchaug Regional High School Auditorium 135 Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422 |
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- 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.
Our visit to the Goshen Library has been rescheduled to June 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This visit will take place during the library’s Summer Reading event and as part of our ongoing Library Campaign efforts to connect with families and communities across the state.
We look forward to engaging with attendees and supporting awareness around dyslexia and structured literacy in a meaningful, community-based setting.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Join us as we honor the incredible women who have made a lasting impact in dyslexia research, education, and advocacy, while also celebrating the joy of reading in all its forms: print, digital, and audio.
Please see the final document for the month of March where we spotlight one educator, researcher, and advocate.
Our reading poll is still open, and we’d love to hear from you! How do you enjoy reading?
Cast your vote and see how others are responding.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what our poll participants have shared so far!
Photos from our Events:
Doctor Dyslexia Dude Event, Hartford Public Library
February 11, 2025