Dyslexia Summit

The Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), invites you to save the date for the 2025 Dyslexia Summit.

This virtual event will be held on January 31, 2025, and is for educators and administrators of all grade levels. Summit attendees will have access to four speakers throughout the day, who will share their knowledge and expertise in supporting students with dyslexia within a multi-tiered system of support. 

Register here.

Registration closes January 17, 2025.

Join us for an insightful summit focused on dyslexia, featuring expert speakers. This event will delve into critical aspects of dyslexia, providing educators, administrators, and interventionists with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective emotional and academic support. 

Session Schedule

• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

  • Opening Session: Welcome and Introductions

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

  • "Building a New Brain City: Connecting Neuroscience & Educational Practices for Students with Reading Difficulties"

• 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break

• 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

  • “Addressing the Chicken and the Egg: Understanding the Integration of Academics and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health to Support Students with Dyslexia”

• 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Break

• 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 

  • “Supporting Elementary Students with Dyslexia: Effective Instructional Practices within a Multi-tiered System of Supports”

• 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break

• 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

  • “Exploring the Intersectionality of Race and Dyslexia”

• Deepen Understanding of Dyslexia and Integrated Support: Equip educators, administrators, and interventionists with an in-depth understanding of how academic, social, emotional, and behavioral health intersect to support students with dyslexia effectively.
• Implement Effective Instructional Practices: Provide evidence-based strategies for educators to deliver instruction within a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), promoting academic success for students with dyslexia.

• Cost to attend the Dyslexia Summit: No Cost
• Registration is limited at 500 people 
• SCECHs will be available, at no cost, pending approval of the application.
• Questions? Please email: [email protected].