Event Details
Summer Book Study: Dyslexia Advocate! (Second Edition)
Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9:30-10:30 AM
No cost
Summer Book Study: Dyslexia Advocate! (Second Edition)
Join us this summer for a four-week virtual book study as we read and discuss Dyslexia Advocate!, by Kelli Sandman-Hurley. Together, families and professionals will build knowledge about dyslexia, special education, IEPs, advocacy, and effective school partnerships in a supportive learning community. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional, this series will provide practical tools, shared learning, and meaningful conversation to support students with dyslexia.
**The first 20 registered participants will receive a separate email from CPAC with instructions to claim their free copy of Dyslexia Advocate!: Second Edition — available in either Kindle or paperback format.**
When: Every Tuesday in July (July 7 – July 28, 2026)
Time 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Weekly Topics:
July 7th, Week 1
Chapters 1 & 2
- What is Dyslexia?
- IDEA: The Basics
July 14th, Week 2
Chapters 3 & 4
- What to Do When You Suspect Dyslexia
- The IEP Meeting
July 21st, Week 3
Chapters 5 & 6
- What Does a Good IEP Look Like?
- After the IEP: Keep Your Eye on the Ball
July 28th, Week 4
Chapters 7 & 8
- Section 504
- Communicating with the School
**Chapters 9 & 10 will be incorporated throughout the series**
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