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18 educators meet on Zoom with program coordinator Nina Lorimor-Easley.

Inaugural Group of Educators Earns Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement

Article published on: February 17, 2023

Educators Lisa Hawker and Courtney Bentley were members of Iowa's first Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement cohort. Through this program, they gained valuable knowledge in working with students with dyslexia and developed a network of likeminded educators that continues to provide support and resources.

Photo of Nina Lorimor-Easley with the following text: Assistant Director for Education and Outreach

Lorimor-Easley Named Assistant Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center

Article published on: November 7, 2022

Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.

Reed to Step Down as Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center

Article published on: May 5, 2022

The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.

Bringing Awareness to Dyslexia, One Cookie at a Time

Article published on: May 23, 2019

Three young girls go door-to-door selling cookies and starting conversations about dyslexia.