Meet Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley of the Dyslexia Training Institute, in the San Francisco Bay Area on September 17^th, as she discusses dyslexia advocacy and signs her new book, Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System.

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This book is an invaluable tool for parents and advocates trying to negotiate the complex US legal system and advocate for the right educational entitlements for a child with dyslexia.

Dr. Sandman-Hurley is the co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute. She received her doctorate in literacy with a specialization in reading and dyslexia from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. She is a certified special education advocate assisting parents and children through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan process. Dr. Sandman-Hurley is trained in many Structured Literacy programs. She is the Past-President of the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She co-created and produced “Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia,” and is a frequent speaker at conferences.

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September 17th, 2016 – 12:30 to 2:30
Ygnacio Valley Library – Contra Costa County Library
2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598