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 6-10 – 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 21, 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. – Educational Leadership Committe Lunch and Learn
October 24, 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Community Leader Breakfast
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Community Leader Breakfast: October 24, 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 kmadison@bodineschool.org.
Lunch & Learn with the Educational Leadership PanelTuesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
You’re invited to a Lunch & Learn with Bodine’s Educational Leadership Panel on Tuesday, October 21 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, 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, and what to expect from schools and colleges after Bodine. |
