Our Upcoming Events
Everyone Reading Illinois hosts a variety of events to further its mission. These events include high-quality professional development offerings for teachers and valuable learning opportunities for families, focusing on best practices for supporting students with dyslexia and related learning challenges. Everyone Reading Illinois also co-sponsors certain educational events hosted by other literacy organizations.
Join Everyone Reading Illinois in the following upcoming virtual events:
Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Implications for Student Learning with Jeanane Ferre
October 20, 2026- 6:30PM-7:30PM CST
Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, CCC-A, is a nationally recognized expert in Central Auditory Processing Disorders with over 35 years of experience. This session will cover what we KNOW about processing disorders and their impact on a student’s academic success, communication, and sense of self, best practices for assessment by the AuD and SLP, and effective intervention that includes remediation that will reduce/resolve specific deficiencies and management strategies to minimize impact on the learner’s life.
ERI Virtual Book Club, “Dyslexia Explained” by Author Jack Santhouse
December 1, 2026 7:00-8:00PM CST
Living with dyslexia can feel like running an uphill marathon, backwards, with a backpack full of rocks no one else has to carry. We often have to work ten times harder than anyone else just to reach the finish line, let alone win. Dyslexia Explained is here to change that. Drawing on his personal experience, his clinical practice, and the latest research, Dr Jacob Santhouse explores how dyslexia affects all aspects of adult life and offers transformative strategies to help. With advice on career, relationships, parenting, finances, health and wellbeing, and so much more, each chapter provides the tools to overcome challenges and unlock your potential in everyday life.
ERI & SLANT host a virtual “Evening with Dr. Kymyona”, Mississippi’s Literacy Revolution
January 12, 2027 6:30-8:00PM CST
Join us virtually for a conversation with Dr. Kymyona Burk, one of the nation's leading voices in literacy policy and practice. Learn how evidence-based policy, Science of Reading aligned implementation, and sustained educator coaching transformed Mississippi from 49th in the nation to top ten in reading growth, and how Illinois can apply these proven strategies. Pre-order Dr. Burk's book ahead of the event: Mississippi's Literacy Revolution: How One State's Path to Reading Achievement Inspired a Nation.Don't miss this chance to hear directly from the leader behind one of the most talked-about literacy turnarounds in the country.
Featured Event
Everyone Reading Illinois'
“Dynamics of Dyslexia” Annual Fall Conference 2026
“Dynamics of Dyslexia” Annual Fall Conference
November 4, 2026 – November 5, 2026 8:30AM
Naperville University Conference Center
Illinois’ largest event dedicated to dyslexia and related learning challenges brings together educators, specialists, and parents for a day of learning and connection. Attendees will gain the latest research, practical strategies, and hands-on tools through a variety of tailored breakout sessions designed to support students with dyslexia.
Save the Date!
Annual Spring Parent Conference
One Powerful Day of Learning & Connection
March 6, 2027- 9:00am-1:00pm
Benedictine University- Lisle, IL
Join Everyone Reading Illinois for our annual Spring Parent Conference, designed for families raising children with dyslexia and other learning differences. This conference brings together expert-led learning, parent connection, and—most powerfully—student voices.