Partners for Parents

One-to-One Assistance

There are many resources available that provide basic information about what it means to have dyslexia. Our Partners for Parents program is one of the few services that guide families of struggling readers on how to navigate the school system, understand various terms used to describe reading problems, and learn how to advocate for their children.

Services include but are not limited to: one-to-one consultations, review of IEPs and evaluations, prep for IEP meetings, review parent concern letters and help draft conversations with the school.

If you would like guidance in advocating for your student, please contact Partners for Parents; call or text 612-356-2707 or email keab@decodingdyslexiamn.org.

(If you have sent an email and haven’t received a response in a timely manner, please check your junk email folder.)

This is a free program available to families of struggling readers in Minnesota funded by a grant.

 

Virtual Talks

Check out what we have coming up! We offer several online small groups focused on different topics:

  • New to Dyslexia
  • Preparing for an IEP/504 Meeting
  • Smart Goals and Accommodations
  • Middle and High School IEPs/504s
  • Dispute Resolution and Complaint Options

Testimonials

“It was great meeting with you today, also. Your suggestions were incredibliy helpful! I’m also greatful for these resources.”

Traci

“Trying to navigate through the public school system on my own without any sort of an advocate has proven to be impossible for me. I am very grateful for decoding me dyslexia program. Kea Behnke has been a true Blessing. With out her n her mountain of knowledge and experience. I fear that my son Lee would also be written off like I was. If it wasn’t for Kea, I fear the IEP meeting that we attended wouldn’t have gone only the way the public school system wanted.. They want to use curriculums that are proven not to help kids with dyslexia. Kea, suggested another curriculum That has been proven to help kids with dyslexia. She is a great advocate she really knows how to get what the child needs from the public school system.”

Dave

“Thanks again so very much for your time. Your guidance and resources have made all the difference and I am now at a place where I need your sage wisdom once again.” “You are amazing! Thank you!!!”

Melissa