Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota

DDMN Parent Talk: Talking to Teachers About Dyslexia
2024-03-11 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Do you want to help your child’s teacher learn about dyslexia and how it affects your child’s learning? Are you looking for some resources to pass on to a teacher? Join us to discuss this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-yuqTMsGNU-wnUo3vAJZzcRkyrX7v-B
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: New to Dyslexia
2024-03-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Has your child just been diagnosed with something that impacts 5-15% of the general population? Is the school not as helpful as you were hoping? Please join us for an informative and educational discussion on the topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of children with a new dyslexia diagnosis, not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-qhrzoqH9W1wulfQcMa3vI34beR_MBU
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2024-02-29 19:30 - 20:30
Is your child transitioning from grade school to middle school or middle school to high school? Do you have questions about how to adapt their IEP/504 to their new environment? Join us to discuss these questions.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuCtqDwjGt1waCIPAPm9yiJBwxcDKdtR
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: What to do if you and the school don't agree
2024-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you struggling to come to an agreement with your child’s school about their IEP or 504 plan? Are you unsure what your options are if you can’t come to an agreement? Join me to learn about this topic.
Free to attend. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfu-sqjwiGdD5btOVHNl2SdNwFOCIbKds
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: 504 Plans
2024-02-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Is your child unable to get an IEP? Are you wondering about a 504 plan? What are the differences, what is the process, and what are your legal rights? Join us to discuss this topic and more!
Free to attend. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfu2tqD4sHtP9pXUw3f-X9fo8lpr1Fxez
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Talking to Your Child About Dyslexia
2024-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you wondering how best to guide your child through their diagnosis of dyslexia or other reading disorders? Are you looking for resources to help your child understand their reading struggles? Join us to discuss these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-Gvpz0iGtWhtwAMahYfUWjpUljEc5Tl
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2024-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Do you have questions about the goals and accommodations on your child’s IEP? What is a SMART goal? What accommodations should I ask for? Join us to discuss these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscOyhrjwpGdN9QbYgtEKA4b5Po2Pj0SG1
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2024-02-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you preparing for an IEP meeting and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Join me and get some tips and tricks so you will be ready to advocate for your struggling reader.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu-qpj0iEtSwf-H8AAKBHXkCC2ldktmM
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: New to Dyslexia
2024-02-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Has your child just been diagnosed with something that impacts 5-15% of the general population? Is the school not as helpful as you were hoping? Please join us for an informative and educational discussion on the topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of children with a new dyslexia diagnosis, not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd-Cvqz4oGNRlMdLDdhs8fZ8H4jquk3ou
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Talking to Teachers About Dyslexia
2024-01-30 19:30 - 20:30
Do you want to help your child’s teacher learn about dyslexia and how it affects your child’s learning? Are you looking for some resources to pass on to a teacher? Join us to discuss this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-muqDstHtegwtxuFsgCBIy2IuawPF8y
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2024-01-24 19:30 - 20:30
Is your child transitioning from grade school to middle school or middle school to high school? Do you have questions about how to adapt their IEP/504 to their new environment? Join us to discuss these questions.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcO-rqjwpGdGKgfi6bmV1A-f0lzSaKO1J
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: 504 Plans
2024-01-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Is your child unable to get an IEP? Are you wondering about a 504 plan? What the differences are, what the process is, and what your legal rights are? Join us to discuss this topic and more!
Free to attend. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdO-prDkqEtdrKCb3_DCFApfbBT2ZrQGR
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2024-01-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Do you have questions about the goals and accommodations on your child’s IEP? What is a SMART goal? What accommodations should I ask for? Join us to discuss these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOChrjMrHNbUnWa0_Rj25f6vmTAj12s3
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2024-01-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you preparing for an IEP meeting and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Join me and get some tips and tricks so you will be ready to advocate for your struggling reader.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdOCopj4vH9Ikwq-FRl3VSME1F4isxKbk
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: Talking to Your Child About Dyslexia
2024-01-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you wondering how best to guide your child through their diagnosis of dyslexia or other reading disorders? Are you looking for resources to help your child understand their reading struggles? Join us to discuss these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdOmhqTkiH9MbrIpTVF95JTYMTwfT1abS
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: New to Dyslexia
2024-01-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Has your child just been diagnosed with something that impacts 5-15% of the general population? Is the school not as helpful as you were hoping? Please join us for an informative and educational discussion on the topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of children with a new dyslexia diagnosis, not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-utrD8rEtZuJdKmZxFlgQEBDHQ7Pv5C
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Parent Talk: How to prepare for an IEP/504 meeting
2023-12-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom

Dyslexia 101
2023-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | The Reading Center of Woodbury, 7650 Currell Blvd., Woodbury, MN, 55125, United States
Are you a parent, teacher, or community member who is interested in learning more about dyslexia? Join us for a Dyslexia 101 presentation in Woodbury! This event is open to all and free to attend.
This will be a FREE hybrid event.
Please RSVP here if you would like to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd-itrDIjHtPLYo5ayIhCSHBBSA1D_wMt

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RSVP below if you will be able to attend in person.

Experience Dyslexia: Understanding a Struggling Reader
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Groves Academy, 3200 Highway 100 South, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Experience Dyslexia is a simulation put on by Decoding Dyslexia MN, in which participants are guided through several activities that help them understand the challenges and frustrations faced by individuals with language-based learning differences. After completing the activities, the participants have an opportunity to discuss what they have learned from their experience.
FREE to attend. Registration is required since space is limited.

MN Nice Cream Social and IEP Binder Handout
2023-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | MN Nice Cream, 807 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Join Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota Board Members at this informal event to pick up a free 504/IEP binder, mingle, meet other kids, ask questions, and get some ice cream. Stop by before ordering to find out how to get your free ice cream.
https://www.mnnicecream.com/
FREE to attend. Registration required.

The READ Act - Panel Discussion
2023-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55431, United States
Are you a teacher, parent, or community member with questions about how the newly passed legislation will affect your child, your district, you, or your students? Or maybe you want to know more about how and when things will roll out?
Join DDMN as we host a panel discussion led by Sarah Carson-Wallrath from The Reading League Minnesota, about the READ ACT that was passed this year. We have a great line-up of panelists including Representative Heather Edelson (House Author of The READ Act bill), Kim Gibbons (CAREI Director at the U of MN), and Bobbie Burnham (Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Teaching and Learning at MN Dept. of Education)!
This will be a hybrid event – stay tuned for how to register to watch online.

Let's Talks: Dispute Resolution and Complaint Options
2023-09-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Dispute Resolution and Complaint Options

Do you disagree with your school’s proposed IEP? Not sure what the next steps are? Not sure what options you have? Join us to discuss these questions.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfuyspj8iHdaDUTCBOQSzgDGs1VbQOITY
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

Recorded Events: A collection of DDMN and community events

Here are some other ways to connect with us and other families:

Facebook: Minnesota Family Support for Dyslexia
In addition to our public FB site, we have a closed FB group that is for families in Minnesota to support each other and discuss dyslexia advocacy. The intention is to have a place for family members to ask questions and to share information on local and state levels. Let’s support each other and help lead our state to a better tomorrow.
Instagram: dyslexiamn
Twitter: @DyslexiaMN
