Thank you for your interest in having Everyone Read Illinois provide your school or group a Dyslexia Simulation. Please know that most simulations take between an hour and half to two hours. Please scroll down and complete this simple form. A Board member from ERI will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Our presentations and simulations are free for parents and non-profit organizations who are not seeking professional development hours. The price is $300 per hour for schools or other organizations seeking ISBE approved PD hours.
Dyslexia Basics
In this professional development seminar, Everyone Reading Illinois board members provide a general overview of dyslexia, including information on such topics as underlying deficit areas for students with dyslexia, early screening, assessment, effective interventions, appropriate accommodations, and helpful resources. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session, and the entire seminar’s duration is typically 1 to 1.5 hours.
Dyslexia Simulation
Everyone Reading Illinois board members also host a dyslexia simulation, which is a hands-on experience designed to increase awareness regarding the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily. The simulation includes multiple stations with varying activities through which participants rotate with each station’s activities lasting 10-15 minutes. The simulation often begins with a brief “What is Dyslexia” presentation, and the simulation’s duration is typically 1.5 hours.
Everyone Reading Illinois is one of Illinois’ leading organizations in dyslexia awareness and education. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1978, Everyone Reading Illinois provides professional development for teachers, supports families, and promotes effective instruction for dyslexia. Everyone Reading Illinois’ programs include conferences, workshops, and training for educators and parents. Everyone Reading Illinois also provides informational resources and referrals to diagnosticians and tutors, and advocates for legislative change.
