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Parents/Families Strand
Presenters

This strand is designed for families and parents of students with Dyslexia or language disorders. Explore the intersection of student needs and family dynamics while attending these sessions.  Topics offered are related to stress reduction, the science of reading, and compassionate family engagement will engage and inform.

Presenters
Session Titles

Dr. Andrew Daire,
Dean of Virginia commonwealth university's  school of education 

Mary Addeo, M.Ed.

Program Specialist, 

Training and Technical Assistance Center @ Virginia Commonwealth University

Amber Butler

Program Specialist, Training and Technical Assistance Center @ Virginia Commonwealth University

Keeping it together: You and your relationship in times of stress (Sessions 1&2)

The Science of Reading

Joan Brunner
Regional Network Coordinator for the Family to Family Network of Virginia

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Dana Yarborough

Dana Yarbrough, MA., M.S.,

 assistant director of the Partnership for People with Disabilities

How to Negotiate in IEP Meetings

Leading with Compassionate Family Engagement 

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