Upcoming and Past Events

• IEP Meeting Strategies That Work: From Confrontation to Collaboration

  Jan 19, 12:00 PM

  Webinar

  Learn educational advocate Lorraine Hightower's strategies for what to do before, during and after an IEP meeting in order to get great results for your child.

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• 5 Advocacy Tips to Support Literacy Legislation

  Jan 12, 7:00 PM

  Webinar

  Decoding Dyslexia VA is proud to share the introduction of a new bill, HB 1865. Tonight Lorraine will share what YOU can do to help support this bill and show our legislators how important literacy legislation is to families in Virginia.

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• Ask the Advocate LIVE- Individualized Education Plans

  Dec 17, 2020, 7:00 PM

  Facebook Live Series

  Join our Facebook Live Series to ask Lorraine your questions about IEPs. She will answer them live on the air! Learn how to advocate for the strongest IEP for your child.

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• From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty

  Nov 19, 2020, 7:00 PM

  Zoom Webinar and Q&A

  Lorraine Hightower is proud to team up with Corinne Coppola (M.A., CTSY) to offer our communities this free opportunity to overcome the chaos and uncertainty around us and to create calm and confidence within your family.

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• Ask the Advocate LIVE- Dyslexia Awareness Month

  Oct 29, 2020, 7:00 PM

  Facebook Live Series

  Does your child struggle with reading and spelling? Do you have a child whom you suspect may have dyslexia? Feeling lost and unsure about how to help? Ask our dyslexia expert, Lorraine Hightower, your questions at this LIVE event!

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• Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Disability

  Oct 20, 2020, 12:00 PM

  Virtual Library Webinar

  Dyslexia is the most common and most misunderstood learning disability. Learn what dyslexia is, how to look for the signs of dyslexia in children, and what to do if you suspect your child may have dyslexia with Lorraine Hightower, local Dyslexia Advocate and Consultant.

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• The Dyslexic Edge Conference: Tackling 2020 Together

  Oct 17, 2020, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Online Conference

  Lorraine Hightower is honored to be a part of this conference that will celebrate the strengths of people with dyslexia, and focus on success through distance learning. Lorraine will be sharing her top 5 Advocacy Action Steps. Learn what you can do now to make an impact on your child's education!

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• Answers From The Advocates

  Sep 30, 2020, 7:00 PM

  via Zoom

  Learn how to better advocate for your special needs child! Educational Advocates Lorraine Hightower and Sharon Tropf will be sharing information about your parental rights and answering your top questions.

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• Ask the Advocate LIVE- Special Education Rights & Distance Learning

  Sep 24, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

  https://www.facebook.com/events/55733884498

  Ask YOUR questions and get answers LIVE from Dyslexia and Educational Advocate Lorraine Hightower.

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• Advocacy Afternoon: Advocating for your Special Education Student

  Aug 12, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Webinar

  Join Lorraine Hightower, Dyslexia & Special Education Advocate, as she gives advice on to how to navigate the special education process in this unprecedented time.

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