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:
| Event Subject | Date & Time | Location | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Dyslexic Children | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual |  |
| Read Across America with Carmen Agra Deedy | Friday, March 6, 2026 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual |  |
| Night at the Rink | Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. | MassMutual Center 1277 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103 |
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CT-DAC - February Community Outreach & Engagement - Week 1
Question:
Which Black public figure has publicly shared that she has dyslexia?
A) Serena Williams
B) Whoopi Goldberg
C) Oprah Winfrey
D) Simone Biles
Answer:
Which Black public figure has publicly shared that she has dyslexia?
B) Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is an award-winning actress, producer, author, and television host. She has openly shared that she has dyslexia, and she has spoken about how it affected her learning experience in school. Her story is an important reminder that dyslexia does not reflect a person’s intelligence, and that learners can thrive when their strengths are recognized and supported.
CT-DAC - February Community Outreach & Engagement - Week 2
Question:
Which Black poet became the first National Youth Poet Laureate and has spoken openly about being a young reader/writer finding her voice?
A) Amanda Gorman
B) Nikki Giovanni
C) Gwendolyn Brooks
D) Audre Lorde
- 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.
Photos from our Events:
Doctor Dyslexia Dude Event, Hartford Public Library
February 11, 2025