Have you or a family member dealt with the frustration of being a poor reader? Do you have family members who have been diagnosed with dyslexia? Or have difficulty reading? Come learn what the science of reading has to say about effective reading instruction for all, and how you can make a difference in our schools.

October is National Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Please join us as we explore what can be done instructionally and legally to improve reading outcomes for all students—especially for students with dyslexia.

• Guest Speaker: John Alexander, M.S. Ed. Director, Aucocisco School - “Effective Reading instruction for all students”
• Interactive Activities let you experience how it feels to be a poor reader of have dyslexia
• Panel Discussion: addressing Maine laws regarding reading instruction, dyslexia and learning disabilities , and how parents and professionals can advocate for evidence based reading instruction

LOCATION:
USM Glickman Library, 7th Floor 314 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04104

TICKETS:
Free & open to the public. Bring your family and friends. Children 8 and up are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

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