Free Lectures, other Simulations and Advocacy
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tdugger@funlearn.org
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316-684-7323
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:
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
Experience “A Walk in Their Shoes” We offer impactful simulations that allow participants to experience firsthand what it’s like to have dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia. These hands-on sessions are in high demand.
FREE LIVE Simulation at our Center
IN PERSON ONLY
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
May 8, 2025
July 10, 2025
September 11, 2025
November 6, 2025
Dyslexia Advocacy Starts at Home:
A Parent’s Guide
- Barb Orsi, Advocate for children with Dyslexia and Amy Trombetti, SPEDCO CEO/Founder & Administrative Specialist
Advocacy Series at Phillips Fundamental Learning Center
Phillips Phillips Fundamental Learning Center is proud to collaborate with Barb Orsi and Amy Trombetti in launching our Advocacy Series in 2025.
This program provides a supportive, low-cost forum for parents and educators to learn how to “know your rights” and develop actionable plans to advocate effectivelyfor students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
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Join Barb and Amy's Virtual Lecture
January 23, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
and Thursdays: February 20, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24​
Cost: $10 per family
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Contact Hayley Martin at hmartin@funlearn.org
Join from home or visit the center to participate in the virtual session.​
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.