October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and it is important to acknowledge the challenges faced by people with dyslexia. For those who can read this message with ease, it is a reminder to be grateful for the ability to connect letters to sounds and create meaning. However, for 15-20% of the population, dyslexia is a barrier to reading and accessing their education. Dyslexia is a neurological learning difference that presents specific challenges in reading, writing, and spelling, while also bringing gifts in creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, spatial design, and problem-solving mindsets. This month, let us spread awareness about dyslexia and support those who face these challenges every day.
Dyslexia Awareness Month Special Events |
| October 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Dyslexia Resource Fair hosted by The Erika Center at Bodine School, ALTA, Decoding Dyslexia, and IDA
October 7-11 – Fall Break (Bodine School closed)
October 15 – Dyslexia Awareness Day – Bodine Students Wear RED for Dyslexia Awareness– Although the entire month is dedicated to dyslexia awareness, the 15th was chosen to acknowledge the 1-in-5 individuals who display characteristics of dyslexia.
October 25, 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Community Leader Breakfast
October 29, 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. – Educational Leadership Committe Lunch and Learn |
Dyslexia Resource Fair: Friday, October 4th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Erika Center at Bodine School, in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia Tennessee, the International Dyslexia Association, and the Academic Language Therapy Association of Tennessee ALTA, is proud to announce the Dyslexia Resource Fair at Bodine School. This event is aimed at families and community members who are interested in learning more about dyslexia and the resources available to them. The fair will take place on Friday, October 4, and will feature information tables from each organization, as well as door prizes throughout the night, including a discounted seat in Bodine’s Summer Reading Program. Attendees will also be treated to Marcos’s pizza and desserts. Children can enjoy activities such as face painting, coloring sheets, and access to our playground. Best of all, admission is free! Come join us and learn more about dyslexia and the resources available to support those impacted by it. |
Community Leader Breakfast: October 25, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Bodine School’s most treasured event, Community Leader Breakfast, will be held on Friday, October 25, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Students lead tours of our campus and our program from their perspectives. If you would like to attend or extend an invitation to a community leader, please email Kate Madison, Director of Development, at [email protected].
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Lunch & Learn with the Educational Leadership Committee Tuesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
You’re invited to a Lunch & Learn with Bodine’s Educational Leadership Committee on Tuesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This event is free, and lunch is provided. Follow the link to RSVP. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand the professional partnerships that ensure Bodine School remediates dyslexia thoroughly and with expertise. This panel-style event will include a psychologist, Orton Gillingham fellow, Speech and Language Pathologist, a transition school representative, and educational consultants. We will address your questions about the role of psychological testing, speech and language services, the Orton-Gillingham Academy, and what to expect from schools and colleges after Bodine. |
