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Early Educator Series: Understanding Dyslexia

A workshop with Dr. Sandman-Hurley Ed.D

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Developing empathy for struggling students is imperative before trying to help them. In this session, participants will participate in four simulations of dyslexia which will include two reading and two writing simulations. The simulation will not only offer a glimpse into the academic struggles of students with dyslexia but will highlight the emotional stress that dyslexia can cause. Throughout the simulation information about dyslexia will be shared.

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley. Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Ed.D. is the author and founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute. She is a national speaker, advocate and expert witness for students and their families. Dr. Kelli has studied Structured Word Inquiry (SWI), the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach, Lindamood-Bell, RAVE-O and Read Naturally. She co-created and produced “Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia,” as well as writing the well-received books, Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System, Dyslexia & Spelling: Making Sense of it All and The Adult Side of Dyslexia.

Dr. Kelli earned a Doctorate in Literacy with a specialization in dyslexia from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Her love of language led her to earn an additional MA degree in Linguistics from San Diego State University as well as a TESOL certificate from UC San Diego.

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