Free Resources
ANDEEL TEACHER LITERACY INSTITUTE
Dyslexia: Let's Talk About It
Join our free monthly conversations for parents, educators, and allies, hosted by our Director and Co-Founder, Jeanine Phillips, in her session “Dyslexia: Let’s Talk About It.” These sessions are held every third Thursday of the month, available both online and in-person at our Center.
FREE LIVE Lecture with Q&A
AVAILABLE IN PERSON & VIRTUALLY
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
A Walk in Their Shoes: Simulation
Experience “A Walk in Their Shoes.” We offer impactful simulations that allow participants to experience firsthand what it’s like to have dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia and other neurodiversity.
FREE Simulation at our Center
IN PERSON ONLY
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
July 10
September 11
November 6
Dyslexia Advocacy Series
Join us for the "Dyslexia Advocacy Series" – a virtual session designed for parents, educators, and allies, hosted by Barb Orsi, Advocate for children with Dyslexia, and Amy Trombetti, SPEDCO CEO/Founder & Administrative Specialist.
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Every fourth Thursday of the month, this low-cost session will empower you to "know your rights" and develop actionable plans to secure appropriate education for children with learning differences.
Join our Advocacy Lecture with Barb Orsi and Amy Trombetti:
Thursday, May 22 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. CDT
This is a FREE lecture.
Register now: jsmith@funlearn.org
VIRTUAL ONLY
Phillips Fundamental Learning Center is proud to collaborate with Barb Orsi and Amy Trombetti to launch our 2025 Advocacy Series—a practical forum for parents and educators.
Learn how to:
- understand your rights in the education system.
- develop an advocacy plan for students with dyslexia and learning differences.
- navigate the system to secure the best education for your child.
This lecture connects the pieces of the education system, giving you a clear road map to advocate with confidence and clarity.
Virtual Lecture via Zoom
(Includes Q&A)
FREE lecture
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5:30-7:30 p.m. CDT
Upcoming Dates:
May 22, 2025
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
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Barb Orsi
– Advocate for Children with Dyslexia
Barb Orsi, a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and parent advocate, specializes in guiding families through IEP and 504 meetings, helping them to understand testing results, and empowering parents to advocate for their children. With training from William and Mary Law School and Wrightslaw workshops, Barb brings extensive expertise in educational rights and advocacy.
Amy Trombetti
– SPEDCO CEO/Founder
& Administrative Specialist
Amy Trombetti brings extensive expertise in special education, charter school administration, and compliance. As the founder of Special Education Consulting Services (SPEDCO), she is an invaluable resource for parents and educators, offering expertise in conflict resolution, complaint investigations, and Federal Title Programs to support effective advocacy action plans.