Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota

DDMN Virtual Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2025-02-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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/yvJxFFasTEiHTovaXa4vgA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2025-02-18 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/tRKsE_hfQtS4pxpbDc7eHQ
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Post-secondary planning
2025-02-20 19:30 - 20:30
Do you have a high schooler who is starting to think about what to do next? Are you wondering how to navigate making decisions about post-secondary education? Join us to learn about this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U9NCgsYPQ6K0d8RwOfLRxg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: 504 Plans
2025-02-24 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/k4MaXUcRQX-r2VbzdBqtgQ
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers
2025-02-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you wondering how to find helpful assistive technology for your struggling reader? Join me to learn where you can go to see what is available and how you can try out these amazing products.
Free to attend. Registration Required. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LJTS5AFDT9a2B9XS17mueA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30
Is your child going 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/vm26JvWKQXGHAVtYBD-klQ
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Could Your Struggling Reader Have Dyslexia? (New to Dyslexia)
2025-03-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you worried about your struggling reader? Or 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 presentation on the general topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of struggling readers with or without a diagnosis and is not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-OByIf7pQdaKUJ0ODJVEIw
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Post-secondary planning
2025-03-10 19:30 - 20:30
Do you have a high schooler who is starting to think about what to do next? Are you wondering how to navigate making decisions about post-secondary education? Join us to learn about this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aK9UGhgCR_avLIcvmaRBXA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: 504 Plans
2025-03-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Is your child unable to get an IEP? Are you wondering about a 504 plan? What are the differences, the process, and what are your legal rights? Join us for this informative presentation for answers to these questions and more.
Free to attend. Registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2glG-6XnSAqXuZmd5jhkHw
Registration link:
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2025-03-18 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 for this informative presentation on this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fvOc0GtUQpGOlml2y-SkPg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2025-03-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Join us for this informative presentation 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/UOVsXqI9TVSz0_oaugoD9g
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Getting an Evaluation for a Learning Disability
2025-03-24 19:30 - 20:30
Do you suspect your struggling reader has a learning disability such as dyslexia? Are you wondering what the difference is between school and private evaluations? Join us to learn what to look for in an evaluator, what questions to ask, what red flags to look for, and more. The presentation will include guest speaker Decoding Dyslexia board member Amy Robinson, PsyD, LPCC, BCBA, Licensed School Psychologist.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9rkgH0n6S0q7fywLmhBonw
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2025-03-26 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 for this informative presentation to get the answers to these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/REiazZ5wQK6Nf9VycO3B7Q
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2025-03-26 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 for this informative presentation to get the answers to these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D2GXqomITMme1CJTaNakTg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Talking With Your Child About Dyslexia
2025-03-31 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 for this informative presentation for the answers to these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xl7_cG_2Rd6vxdUklfUufg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Could Your Struggling Reader Have Dyslexia? (New to Dyslexia)
2025-04-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you worried about your struggling reader? Or 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 presentation on the general topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of struggling readers with or without a diagnosis and is not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7AEeVOYvQPmxYPy_PcxfGg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2025-04-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Join us for this informative presentation 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/tAq4HLpBS6WhV7-OfR7BDA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2025-04-17 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 for this informative presentation on this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CCILhbyDT22-xSIC7jwKVg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: K-3 School Reading Screeners: What families need to know.
2025-04-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Your K-3 student’s reading skills are being evaluated three times a year. What does it mean? What does it tell you about your struggling reader? Join us for an insightful presentation on the FastBridge and DIBELS screenings to get the clarity you need.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i98NTzX1RLSlaGOPMvHtZA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers
2025-04-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you wondering how to find helpful assistive technology for your struggling reader? Join me to learn where you can go to see what is available and how you can try out these amazing products.
Free to attend. Registration Required. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E_DS-yl-RCqbj-JyJWD7Qg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

Minnesota Literacy Day at the Capitol
2025-04-24 09:45 - 10:45 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN, 55155
Join us for our Minnesota Literacy Day at the Capitol. We continue to support strong implementation of the READ Act for students and teachers and looking for support on bills SF1842 & HF60 that would require teachers to receive two hours of professional development on dyslexia for teacher licensure requirements! Minnesota worked hard to pass The READ Act, but we aren’t done and we need to show legislators we aren’t going anywhere until all can read. LITERACY FOR ALL!
To gain support for literacy bills now and in the future, we need your help. Please contact both your MN Senator and your MN Representative to educate them on dyslexia and why requiring teachers to receive two hours of professional development on dyslexia for teacher licensure requirements is important for students and teachers.
Minnesota needs to get this right. Can we count on you to be there? You will find more details about what to expect for the day on our Ways to Take Action page.
Agenda:
Arrive a few minutes early
9:45 am gather in the Rotunda
Participate in a group photo in the Rotunda (bring your poster).
10:00 am Literacy Rally begins! Hear speeches from students, teachers, advocates, and state legislators!
10:45 am Crowd adjourns to mingle & attend meetings with legislators if you have made appointments.
Why is it important to attend?
We need to show the Governor and legislators that literacy is an important issue and that struggling with reading affects a significant part of the population. We need their support for legislative change. It is also a great opportunity for students to see democracy at work and to find strength in numbers.
Engage your children!

Make a poster with a slogan to show your support. Gather others in your district to make signs and plan to attend together.
Set up an appointment now to meet your legislators before our rally day or join a group with a Lead going to a legislator meeting after the rally. Due to construction at the capitol, this year a lot of legislators are meeting with their constituents on Fridays in their local district. Find talking point suggestions on our Ways to Take Action page.

Rally Informational Flyer
Capitol Parking Map
Informational Leave Behind for Legislators

Meeting with MN Legislative Educational Committee Members
2025-04-24 11:00 - 11:30 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN, 55155
We are looking for people that would like to be a part of a small group along with a Lead, that will meet with a legislator from the education committees.
Appointments will be set up right after the rally. You will meet the Lead at the base of the stairs where the group photo was taken at the beginning of the morning. Our Leads will be waving flags for you to find them. We have talking points ready for your group and Lead to decide the angle you would like to take. These will be short meetings.
Let us know if you are interested by RSVPing!

DDMN Virtual Talk: Post-secondary planning
2025-04-28 19:30 - 20:30
Do you have a high schooler who is starting to think about what to do next? Are you wondering how to navigate making decisions about post-secondary education? Join us to learn about this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ev1NYwZsQA-Ufv-JaIzh-g
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Post-secondary planning
2025-04-28 19:30 - 20:30
Do you have a high schooler who is starting to think about what to do next? Are you wondering how to navigate making decisions about post-secondary education? Join us to learn about this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rdSPrBCWRGqz4dkA7XCnGA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Talking With Your Child About Dyslexia
2025-04-30 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 for this informative presentation for the answers to these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TuZztNPLQlqKEy4fCkSgnw
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Could Your Struggling Reader Have Dyslexia? (New to Dyslexia)
2025-05-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you worried about your struggling reader? Or 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 presentation on the general topic of dyslexia and where to find resources to help our children. This is geared toward parents of struggling readers with or without a diagnosis and is not intended for school administrators.
FREE to attend; registration is required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QGFJCgZYSYei3hPbE1k1NA
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
2025-05-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Are you preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting and have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Join us for this informative presentation 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/sBRlxSzxQN6e0e8jnoYrOg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: SMART goals and accommodations
2025-05-14 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 for this informative presentation to get the answers to these questions and more!
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ifGvJ_1uSsCz86aHIGqtQw
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: K-3 School Reading Screeners: What families need to know.
2025-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Your K-3 student’s reading skills are being evaluated three times a year. What does it mean? What does it tell you about your struggling reader? Join us for an insightful presentation on the FastBridge and DIBELS screenings to get the clarity you need.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_JVPQ6aGQAG5IgwnZRryJg
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.

DDMN Virtual Talk: Middle and High School IEPs/504s
2025-05-19 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 for this informative presentation on this topic.
FREE to attend. Registration required.
Registration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kNcfDmQMSQ2QxeR9zDcrFw
Due to the discussion of minors, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota prohibits videotaping and the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from the discussion.
