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Understanding Dyslexia

Sponsoring Organization: Special Education Legal Fund
S.E.L.F. Webinar Series 2026-2027 School Year
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This is a no cost event

Do you notice your child is struggling but are not sure why? Is the school telling you things are fine, but you know they aren't? This webinar helps parents recognize what's actually happening with their child before they end up in a frustrating cycle of interventions that aren't targeted to the real issue. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, yet it's frequently missed or misidentified, especially in the early school years. Join Moderator Laura Sullivan, S.E.L.F. Staff Attorney and Director of Legal Aid, along with expert panelists including Director of Innovation Lab at Winston Preparatory School Elizabeth Mendelsohn, M.A., Director of Research & Instruction at Eagle Hill School, Dr. Christy Brockhausen, and Speech Language Pathologist and Literacy Expert Dr. Tara Pagliaro for this informative discussion.

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CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners

A collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPS

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.