Program Type:
Webinar- Registration is available for this event.
- Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Program Description
Event Details
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will explore the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and address common myths and misconceptions.
The session will clarify what dyslexia is—and what it is not—while outlining the essential components of effective intervention.
Attendees will also learn practical strategies that general library staff and adult literacy staff and tutors can use to support struggling readers.
Presenter:
Kelli Sandman-Hurley is the author and founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute. She is a national speaker, advocate and expert witness for students and their families. Dr. Kelli has studied Structured Word Inquiry (SWI), the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach, Lindamood-Bell, RAVE-O and Read Naturally. She co-created and produced “Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia,” as well as writing the well-received books, Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System, Dyslexia & Spelling: Making Sense of it All and The Adult Side of Dyslexia.
Dr. Kelli earned a Doctorate in Literacy with a specialization in dyslexia from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Her love of language led her to earn an additional MA degree in Linguistics from San Diego State University as well as a TESOL certificate from UC San Diego.
When she is not working, you can find Dr. Kelli spending time with her son, husband, and beloved rescue dog – usually at a baseball game of some sort. If she’s not with them, you can find her on the tennis courts or boarding a plane somewhere.
Track: Dyslexia, Literacy
Additional Information
Recording in CALL Academy
The recording for this session will be made available in CALL Academy approximately one week after delivery.