Learn how to recognize and respond to the early signs of dyslexia in this informative session with Sheri James. With dyslexia affecting up to 20% of the population\, understanding its charac teristics and knowing how to respond can help parents and educators better support struggling readers.
\nThis program will explore what dyslex ia is&mdash\;and what it isn't&mdash\;including common red flags that may appear as early as infancy and what steps to take when concerns arise. Par ticipants will also learn about the key elements of a strong\, comprehensi ve reading program and strategies for supporting children with dyslexia.\n
Early literacy skills begin developing long before children enter k indergarten. This program complements the Library's early literacy efforts \, including 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, by helping families and ed ucators better understand the development of reading skills and recognize potential challenges early.
\nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026 \, from 5:30&ndash\;6:30 p.m. in the Storytelling Room. Registration is re quired.
\nAbout the Presenter
Sheri James holds a Master of Edu
cation degree and Reading Specialist Endorsement from the University of Mi
chigan. She has more than 25 years of experience in education\, including
16 years at Bodine School. As an Associate Level certified practitioner th
rough the Orton-Gillingham Academy\, Sheri spent eight years providing dys
lexia remediation in the classroom. She currently serves as Director of St
udent Services at Bodine School.