Overview
The Monthly Decode
CT-Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative Newsletter
Stay Informed with Updates and Announcements! 
The Monthly Decode at a glance:
[ This Month's Theme ] [ Upcoming CT-DAC Events ] [Coming Soon] [ Celebrating Past Events ] [ Podcast ] [ Community Outreach and Engagement ]
March Theme: Celebrating Women and the Power of Reading 
This March, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month and Read Across America Day! Join us in honoring the women making a difference in dyslexia research, education, and advocacy, while also celebrating the joy of reading in every form — print, digital, or audio.
Upcoming CT-DAC Events 
| Date & Time | Event | Location/Link |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/26 | Decoding Dyslexia Statewide Library Campaign |
Goshen Library 42B North St, Goshen, CT 06756 |
| 4/18/26 6:05 p.m. |
Wolfpack vs Thunderbirds Dyslexia Event | Mass Mutual Center 1277 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103 |
| Month of April | SLD: Dyslexia Online Webinars/Modules |
Canvas Modules Register |
| Month of April | Community Outreach and Engagement: Students with dyslexia or reading disabilities who complete a reading log will earn a free ticket to the hockey games Students, families, and educators who attend the game will be invited down to the ice at the start of the game to hold the flag The ODRD will encourage fans to share photos from the game |
ODRD Listserv and Website |
| Month of April | ODRD Podcast: John Johnson from the MA Thunderbirds |
Virtual: Streamyard |
Exciting In-Person Events are Coming Soon! 
Just 5 minutes over the Connecticut state line into Springfield, Massachusetts, your child can attend a free hockey game against the Hartford Wolfpack!
"Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars" immerses audiences in the real-world experiences of those affected by the literacy crisis. The film sheds light on the emotional toll faced by individuals grappling with low literacy skills and the barriers they encounter in their pursuit of education and opportunities. Following the screening, a panel discussion will explore the current literacy landscape in Connecticut and reflect on the progress that has been made since the film’s release.
Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative: "Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars" Screening, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5 - 8pm - Events - State Education Resource Center
This will be an incredible evening with an inspirational author don’t miss it.
Event Registration: Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative: Honoring Those who Inspire Us: An Evening with Jordan Toma, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5 - 7pm - Events - State Education Resource Center
Celebrating Past Events 
On March 10th, Kristin Allen made her way to Preston Public Library, where she met with the community to discuss our office and the resources we have available to assist families, students, and districts.
Kristin Allen and Lisa Gianni co-presented at the Connecticut Reading Association Conference held on Wednesday, March 11th in Rocky Hill. Their presentation, titled: Confusion to Clarity. Where the consultants examine a case study from two different lenses, as a reading specialist and a special education teacher. The day was very busy, as their presentation was the most attended presentation. Below are some images of our resource table, which was also running at the conference.
Saturday, March 14th, at the LEARN disABILITY Summit at Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket. Kristin Allen and Aimee Gauvin met many great people interested in the work of the ODRD. So many smiles and so much free stuff 😊
ODRD RewirED Podcast 
Upcoming Podcast:
- Connecticut State Library Representatives
- John Johnson from the MA Thunderbirds
Previously recorded podcasts can be found here: ODRD Podcasts.
May take up to 60 days from recording to edit and post podcasts.
ODRD is Out and About
Don’t miss Associate Education Consultant Kristin Allen on Tuesday, April 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In partnership with the CT State Library and Decoding Dyslexia-CT, she will share resources and answer families' questions about dyslexia and other reading disabilities at the Goshen Public Library.
Thanks to the CT State Library, the Dyslexia Awareness display created by Decoding Dyslexia, which features facts, book lists, and linked video resources, is available to all 191 libraries statewide! Libraries will also be able to borrow a curated collection from the State Library, which they can, in turn, lend to the public. Books in this collection include the Dr. Dyslexia Dude series by Dr. Shawn Robinson, the Molly’s Great Discovery series by Krista Weltner, and the second edition of Dyslexia Advocate by Kelli Sandman-Hurley.
Learn More:
- Library Campaign — Decoding Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Support Kit Book Bundle # 1 - Middletown Library Service Center CE and Equipment - CSL, Division of Library Development
In March We Celebrated Women and the Power of Reading
Our community outreach consisted of us surveying you to ask how you enjoy reading. This is what you said:
