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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 ] [ Podcast ] [ Community Outreach and Engagement ]
October Theme: Dyslexia Awareness Month 
It's Dyslexia Awareness Month! Together, we can recognize the signs, empower students, and change the story of what's possible for learners with dyslexia. This October, we also celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month – honoring the voices, stories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, advocates, and public figures who inspire progress in literacy and help shape a brighter future for all learners.
Upcoming CT-DAC Events 
| Date & Time | Event | Location/Link |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/25 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Kick-Off Event: Know the Signs, Change the Story | UCONN Waterbury Register |
| 10/15/25 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
ODRD/Decoding Dyslexia at Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library | 33 Quality St. Trumbull CT 06611 |
| 10/17/25 9:00-11:30 a.m. |
Friday Café: Communicating with families about student performance | TBD Website |
| 10/22/25 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
ABC's of Dyslexia: Understanding Assessments, Reading Challenges, and Next Steps | CPAC: Virtual English/Spanish Register |
| 10/29/25 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
Not Just a Reading Disorder: Dyslexia's Deeper Impact | CPAC: Virtual English/Spanish Register |
| Month of October | Decoding Dyslexia: Statewide Campaign | Various libraries statewide |
| Month of October | SLD: Dyslexia Online Webinars/Modules | SERC: Canvas Modules Register |
| Month of October | CPAC's Dyslexia Myths Social Media Campaign | Facebook Youtube |
ODRD RewirED Podcast 
- Lisa Gianni: Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Competencies
- Dr. Abie Benetiz and Miquel Pabon: Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS)
- Dr. Megan Alubicki and Dr. Maribel Olivero: EL/ML Framework
- Goviana Morales: CPAC’s support of bilingual families
Community Outreach and Engagement 
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 that they, in turn, can 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:
- Dyslexia Support Kit Book Bundle # 1 - Middletown Library Service Center CE and Equipment - CSL, Division of Library Development
- Library Campaign - Decoding Dyslexia
ODRD is Out and About
Don’t miss Associate Education Consultant Kristin Allen on October 15th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. She will be sharing resources and answering questions about dyslexia and other reading disabilities with families in the Trumbull community at the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library.
October is Factual Fridays: Myths vs. Facts
We will expose common misconceptions about dyslexia.
If you are on our listserv, you can expect this in your mailbox every week in October!
