Dyslexia in Focus

Educators develop clarity around the signs of dyslexia & the challenges students face when living with this disability.

This workshop is designed to help educators understand the signs of dyslexia and the challenges students face when living with this learning disability. It emphasizes the impact dyslexia can have on a child’s school experience, including increased stress that may lead to depression or anxiety. Through the use of video clips and case studies, participants gain insight into how dyslexia affects learning and what supports are most effective. The workshop also explores key modifications and accommodations that promote student success and confidence in the classroom.

Core Needs Addressed

  • Lack of teacher awareness about the early signs and characteristics of dyslexia.

  • Student stress, frustration, and potential mental health concerns stemming from dyslexia-related challenges.

  • Inconsistent use of accommodations and modifications that could support equitable access to learning.

  • Limited teacher strategies for supporting students with dyslexia across content areas.

Key Learnings

  1. Recognizing and Understanding Dyslexia
    Participants will learn how to identify signs of dyslexia early and understand its academic and emotional impact on students.

  2. Applying Effective Supports
    Educators will gain strategies for implementing modifications and accommodations that directly address dyslexia-related challenges in learning.

  3. Supporting Student Success and Well-Being
    Teachers will explore how to foster resilience and confidence in students with dyslexia by combining academic supports with an understanding of emotional needs.

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How can we ensure early identification and targeted support for students with dyslexia leads to measurable gains in reading achievement and student confidence?

What instructional accommodations and modifications will reduce stress and improve academic outcomes for students with dyslexia?

How do we build staff capacity to recognize signs of dyslexia and implement evidence-based supports that strengthen literacy growth and overall well-being?

This workshop helped me better understand the challenges families face and gave me practical strategies to strengthen communication and engagement. I now feel more confident in building supportive partnerships with families to improve student success.

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As a result of this work

As a result of this work, educators will strengthen their ability to recognize the signs of dyslexia and respond with appropriate instructional supports, ensuring students receive equitable access to learning and increased confidence in the classroom. Teachers will leave with practical strategies, accommodation techniques, and insight from case studies and video examples that support effective intervention and improve outcomes for students with dyslexia.

Workshop Description

This workshop is designed to help educators understand the signs of dyslexia and the challenges students face when living with this learning disability. It emphasizes the impact dyslexia can have on a child’s school experience, including increased stress that may lead to depression or anxiety. Through the use of video clips and case studies, participants gain insight into how dyslexia affects learning and what supports are most effective. The workshop also explores key modifications and accommodations that promote student success and confidence in the classroom.

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Educators will confidently

Educators will confidently identify signs of dyslexia and implement appropriate accommodations and instructional supports to meet students’ needs. This work supports district priorities by strengthening inclusive practices, ensuring equitable access to learning, and improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your workshops different from traditional professional development or other providers?

Our approach goes beyond one-size-fits-all professional development. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards of quality and delivery in every client interaction, ensuring that each experience is meaningful, relevant, and impactful. We don’t just deliver workshops—we build long-term partnerships with schools and districts, working alongside educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes over time.

We actively listen to educators’ unique contexts and experiences, using that insight to collaboratively design tailored solutions rather than pre-packaged sessions. Our team asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and continuously learns so we can help redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning.

Above all, we communicate authentically, foster positive and productive relationships, and bring a deep passion and commitment to education. The result is professional learning that feels purposeful, personalized, and truly transformative.

Who are your workshops designed for?

Our workshops are designed for educators and school leaders, including teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district teams. Each session is tailored to the specific audience to ensure content is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.

What does a typical workshop look like?

Our workshops are interactive, engaging, and grounded in real classroom practice. Each experience is intentionally designed using the principles of andragogy, sound instructional design, and the core constructs of effective professional development to ensure relevance, coherence, and impact. Participants engage in discussion, reflection, planning, and application activities — not just passive listening. Educators leave with concrete strategies and next steps they can implement right away.

How long are your workshops?

We offer flexible formats, including half-day, full-day, and multi-session series. We can also design ongoing professional learning experiences to support sustained implementation over time.

What delivery methods are available for your workshops?

We offer flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and districts, including in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, and asynchronous learning through our applied learning platform. Regardless of format, all experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging, and collaborative, with structures that promote meaningful participation and application of learning.

What kind of follow-up support is available?

We believe professional learning is most effective when it’s sustained. In addition to workshops, we offer instructional coaching, implementation planning, and follow-up sessions to help teams translate learning into practice and drive meaningful results.

Who facilitates the workshops?

Inspired Instruction’s workshops are facilitated by a nationwide team of expert Instructional Strategists.  Our facilitators bring diverse experience as classroom educators, instructional coaches, principals, directors, and superintendents, spanning all content areas. We thoughtfully match your specific needs with a facilitator whose expertise aligns to ensure the learning experience is relevant, practical, and impactful for your staff.

How much does it cost to bring a workshop to my school or district?

We offer a range of pricing options designed to meet the needs of different schools and districts. Our Client Directors work closely with you to understand your goals, scope, and budget, and will partner with you to design a high-quality professional learning experience that fits within your financial framework.

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