Dyslexia Allies of WNY

10/21/2026

Thank you New York State Education Department

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Reading Rockets provides helpful resources, including books for struggling readers, videos from children’s authors and illustrators who have struggled with learning disabilities, and other inspirational stories: https://www.readingrockets.org/books-and-authors/literacy-calendar/learning-disabilities-and-dyslexia-awareness-month

10/20/2026

New York State School Boards Association included two dyslexia related resolutions in 2026:

RESOLVED, that the New York State School Boards Association supports adoption of the NYS Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force report and recommendations by appropriate parties including: equitable, adequate and sustainable state funding for training and implementation of appropriate evidence-based literacy instruction, universal dyslexia screening and intervention services for students with dyslexia.

RESOLVED, that the New York State School Boards supports the use of evidence-based practices by school districts to improve literacy outcomes for students with dyslexia. These practices include the following:
• evidence-based literacy instruction and structured literacy intervention that is appropriate for each student and can be accessed by both general and special education populations
• access to assistive technologies and appropriate classroom accommodations
• teacher/staff training and ongoing professional development to improve understanding of dyslexia, and recognition of early warning signs
• require universal early screening with timely reporting of results to parents and guardians leading to prompt implementation of evidence -based interventions specific to dyslexia.

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10/12/2026

Thanks to Cora, MS scholar from Long Island, for sharing your truth. 😊🙏🙌

Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

10/11/2026

Thank you The Gow School.

10/09/2026

Brightspot: Thank you central and Parent Network of WNY.

A district who says dyslexia, does something about it, and meaningfully engages with families and the community. 😍🙌

10/08/2026

Tonight! 😁🙌

Want to learn about the characteristics of dyslexia and practical strategies that can help build confidence and successful experiences? Join us on October 8, 2026, from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM for this informative evening. Register today: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/spotting-the-signs-understanding-dyslexia/

10/07/2026

It was a gift to have a public discussion about dyslexia at Webster Public Library yesterday afternoon. Check out the recording here and let us know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/live/mMgBFEeVQxg?si=ApP829DP7KTnBHYL

[L to R: Tina Carney, Stacey Rae Benner Beattie, Dr. Andrew Shanock (School Psychologist university), Dr. Jara Johnson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician.]

10/07/2026

Does your school/district determine dyslexia? If yes, how do they do it? If no, why not?

07/04/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📖 FREE Parent Series from Everyone Reading Illinois
All sessions are virtual, free, and run 6:30–7:30 PM. Whether your child has a diagnosis or you just have questions, these evenings are for YOU.
✅ July 14 — What Is Dyslexia (and What Is Not)? https://buytickets.at/everyonereadingillinois/2187437
✅ September 15 — Back to School: How to Start the Year Right for Your Struggling Reader
https://buytickets.at/everyonereadingillinois/2187462
✅ October 20 — Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Implications for Student Learning with
Dr. Jeanane Ferre, PhD
https://buytickets.at/everyonereadingillinois/2187483
Save the dates. Share with a parent who needs this.