Building A Dyslexia Parent Group - Step 4

Building a Dyslexia Parent Group - Step 4: Empowering Your Child's Reading Success

Welcome! You've reached Step 4 of our course, "Building a Dyslexia Parent Group." Remember to download the workbook from our website and open it to Step 4 for accompanying activities and resources. This guide will help you navigate this important lecture and take meaningful action.

Banding Together for Systemic Change

We're providing you with the tools to create a powerful grassroots organization. The goal? To initiate lasting systemic change in how your school district approaches reading instruction. This isn't just about helping children with dyslexia; it's about benefiting all students in your district.

Unfortunately, many college education programs don't adequately address dyslexia or the Science of Reading. This leaves families feeling unsupported and questioning whether their district truly has their children's best interests at heart. Districts may lack awareness of effective reading methodologies or, regrettably, be influenced by financial considerations.

It's completely normal to experience a process of grief – a natural response to realizing you may need to advocate more strongly for your child's needs. This aligns with Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief. Know that we're here to support you throughout this journey, offering encouragement and solidarity.

Step 4 - Featured Guest Speakers

This step features insights from leading experts in the field of dyslexia advocacy:

• Mindy Patrick
• Carole Dorn-Bell
• Gayle Beam
• Michael Bucey
• Brett Tingley

Step 4 - Powerful Quotes

These quotes highlight the importance of parent involvement and evidence-based reading instruction:

"..if you want to do something about poverty or the number of people who are homeless or the number of people in our prisons, teach every child to read. We know how to do it, we just aren’t doing it and it’s time for parents to demand that this be taught to every child.”~ Cameron James, Dyslexia Advocate, taken from documentary 'Our Dyslexic Children"

"Wherever I have seen parents become active, that’s where change has happened. You rarely see districts reinvent themselves without parents being a catalyst for that.”~ Michael Bucey, President of BV-KID, taken from documentary 'Our Dyslexic Children"

Disclaimer: The content presented represents the opinions of the presenter(s) and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal, medical, or educational advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for any concerns regarding legal, medical, or educational matters.