Monthly free presentations featuring guest speakers from the literacy and special education world.
Executive Functioning for Tweens & Teens with Dr. Michela Taylor (July 2026)
Dr. Michela Taylor from Aspire Therapy Center speaks about understanding executive functioning struggles in children & teens and how to support these skills through structure and strategies.
Supporting Executive Functioning Skill Development at Home & School with Rachel Z. Roth (May 2026)
Rachel Z. Roth from Mind by Design presents on how to support your child’s executive functioning skills at home and at school.
The Nuts and Bolts of IDEA: California Strategies for Special Education Advocacy with Vickie Brett (April 2026)
Vickie Brett, co-founder of the Inclusive Education Project and CA SpEd attorney, presents on IDEA and shares tools on how to navigate the IEP process.
What an analysis of 30,000 words tells us about how to teach reading with Julia Shayto (February 2026)
Julia Shayto, founder of Phonics & Stuff, shares her insights on how to teach reading based on extensive analysis on phonics and spelling patterns.
Supporting Executive Function with Sarah Kesty (September 2025)
Sarah Kesty, four-time teacher of the year and Creator of Brain Tools School, talks about how to support your child’s executive function.
Decoding Dyslexia with Megan Potente (May 2025)
Megan Potente, co-director of Decoding Dyslexia California, talks to us about dyslexia and its signs, the latest with dyslexia and reading in CA state policy, and resources available to families.
