What Dyslexia Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters

Register & Attend Voyager Sopris Learning’s Dyslexia Awareness Week begins with a powerful, myth‑busting edWebinar led by Dr. Kelli Sandman‑Hurley, one of the nation’s most trusted voices in dyslexia education. In this kickoff session, Dr. Sandman‑Hurley will give educators a clear, accurate understanding of what dyslexia really is—and what it is not. She’ll dispel common misconceptions, share real stories from students and adults with dyslexia, and demonstrate how these experiences can reshape the way teachers recognize and respond to reading difficulties. The session opens with a fascinating dyslexia simulation that helps educators experience what struggling readers often feel. From there,