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Everything coming up through March 10, 2027.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Parent Support Group – Des Moines
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Monthly meet-up for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia. Share what is working, ask questions, hear from a guest reading specialist. Free, no registration needed. Childcare is not provided.


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Administrator
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Workshop: Structured Literacy 101 for Families
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

What structured literacy is, why it works for students with dyslexia, and what to ask your school for. Hands-on: try the activities your child does in intervention.


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Administrator
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Educator Support Group – Online
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Online (Zoom link sent the morning of)

For teachers, interventionists and AEA staff: case discussion, structured literacy resources, and a Q&A with a certified dyslexia practitioner. One contact hour available.


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Administrator
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Parent Support Group – Des Moines
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Monthly meet-up for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia. Share what is working, ask questions, hear from a guest reading specialist. Free, no registration needed. Childcare is not provided.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Workshop: Structured Literacy 101 for Families
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

What structured literacy is, why it works for students with dyslexia, and what to ask your school for. Hands-on: try the activities your child does in intervention.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Educator Support Group – Online
Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Online (Zoom link sent the morning of)

For teachers, interventionists and AEA staff: case discussion, structured literacy resources, and a Q&A with a certified dyslexia practitioner. One contact hour available.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Parent Support Group – Des Moines
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Monthly meet-up for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia. Share what is working, ask questions, hear from a guest reading specialist. Free, no registration needed. Childcare is not provided.
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Educator Support Group – Online
Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Online (Zoom link sent the morning of)

For teachers, interventionists and AEA staff: case discussion, structured literacy resources, and a Q&A with a certified dyslexia practitioner. One contact hour available.


Organized by
Administrator
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Workshop: Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans
Saturday, January 23, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny

A special-education advocate walks through eligibility, goals, accommodations and your rights at the table. Bring your child's current plan.


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Administrator
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Parent Support Group – Des Moines
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Monthly meet-up for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia. Share what is working, ask questions, hear from a guest reading specialist. Free, no registration needed. Childcare is not provided.
Thursday, February 11, 2027
Dyslexia Simulation Night
Thursday, February 11, 2027 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, West Des Moines

Experience six stations that simulate reading, writing and listening with dyslexia. Open to families, educators and legislators. Free; donations welcome.


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Administrator
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Educator Support Group – Online
Thursday, February 18, 2027 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Online (Zoom link sent the morning of)

For teachers, interventionists and AEA staff: case discussion, structured literacy resources, and a Q&A with a certified dyslexia practitioner. One contact hour available.
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
DDIA Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (all day) · Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines

Meet your legislators and tell your story. Briefing at 9 AM in the rotunda, talking points and a group photo at noon. Wear purple!


Organized by
Administrator
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Workshop: Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans
Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny

A special-education advocate walks through eligibility, goals, accommodations and your rights at the table. Bring your child's current plan.
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