Everyone Reading Illinois presents... Dyslexia: A Conference for Parents
·Saturday, March 7, 2020 ·9:00 AM 1:30 PM ·Saint Xavier University · Join ERI for its sixth annual Parent Conference! It's designed to help parents of children with dyslexia better understand the dynamics of dyslexia and more effectively advocate for their students in school. Continental breakfast will be served.
“Navigating the Ins and Outs of Special Education Law: Tips from a Special Education Attorney” – 9:00 to 9:55am Lara Cleary, Esq., Hansen & Cleary, LLC
“Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents: A Peak Into Their World”– 10:05 to 11:00am Dr. Mandi-Croft Petoskey, Psychologist, Neuro Educational Specialists, and Amanda Moons, Psychologist, Neuro Educational Specialists
Parent Networking Time – 11:00 to 11:30am
Teen Panel –11:30 to 12:20pm Students from area high schools
“Red Flags: Ages and Stages for Dyslexia”– 12:35 to 1:30pm
Dr. Jennifer Zvi, ERI Past Co-President, Adjunct Professor, Lewis University;
Dr. Jessica Douglas, ERI Co-President, School Psychologist, Psychoeducational Resource Services;Kathy Elsesser, ERI Vice-President, M.S./Learning Disabilities, retired Elementary Resource Teacher
To register, go to: https://www.everyonereadingillinois.org/event-calendar