Dyslexic Minds 901 provides tailored professional learning opportunities to employers, schools, and community organizations. Our mission is to raise awareness about neurodiversity, dyslexia, and effective dyslexia remediation, while highlighting the unique strengths of dyslexic thinking—helping learners unlock their full potential.

If your organization works with children, parents, caregivers, struggling readers, or English language learners, understanding dyslexia is crucial. Contact us to discuss how Dyslexic Minds 901 can assist to your organization. 

Read on to learn about some of our community collaborations.

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 

April 3 - Jeffrey Miller, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Disability Rights Law Clinic at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis, invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to speak to his clinic students about dyslexia.

We are thankful for the opportunity to engage with these aspiring leaders, many of whom will graduate this spring and will undoubtedly contribute to their communities in meaningful ways—just as many distinguished graduates before them have done. We wish you all success in your future endeavors.

Professor Miller shared this feedback:

I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to Dyslexic Minds 901 for an excellent presentation.  The speakers were very engaging and succeeded in presenting complex material in an effective and accessible way. Several of my students reported afterwards that the presentation was one of the highlights of their entire semester!  I have no doubt that this class of future lawyers will approach dyslexic clients with more awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity after this highly informative session. 

 Thank you, Professor Miller. We look forward to collaborating with you again.

Strategic Partners for Literacy (MSCS)

February 28 - Dr. Myracle, while the Executive Director of Literacy for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to address MSCS's Strategic Partners for Literacy (SPL). Dyslexic Minds 901 emphasized the critical role of early identification and evidence-based dyslexia-specific interventions in supporting students with dyslexia and characteristics of dyslexia.

By delivering dyslexia-specific instruction with fidelity, we can drive improved literacy outcomes for MSCS students. Improved student outcomes will contribute to shaping a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Memphis for all.

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Support Center 

February 11 - Kellie Spellman Director of Porter-Leath's Early Success Coalition invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to present to its network of community doulas. Doulas play a vital role in improving medical outcomes for the families they serve. Their impact is especially valuable for clients who have literacy challenges, as they provide guidance in navigating healthcare and educational resources.  Community doulas engage with families who have pre-K and school aged children. They are uniquely positioned to foster early conversations about dyslexia. Dyslexic Minds 901 are pleased to have collaborated with Porter Leath to provide doulas with key insights and practical tools to enable them to initiate dyslexia conversation when families are most receptive. Early identification and appropriate interventions are the keys to long term successful outcomes.

Kellie Spellman shared this feedback:

The Early Success Coalition would like to express our gratitude to Dyslexic Minds 901 for an outstanding presentation for our Doula Support Network. Our partners work with expecting and new parents, so this presentation will allow perinatal support professionals to provide information on early signs of dyslexia and how to support both children and adults who may be impacted. We received outstanding feedback on the presentation and look forward to working with Dyslexic Minds 901 in the future! 

Thank you to Kellie Spellman and the Doula Support Network. We look forward to future collaborations.

Bartlett City Schools (BCS)

November 21 - Emily Underwood, the lead ELA Instructional Coach at Bartlett City Schools, invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to speak to BCS's kindergarten through 12th-grade RTI interventionists. After a brief Dyslexic Minds 901 presentation, participants were invited to watch a video and experience three dyslexia simulations. At the end of each simulation, participants discussed and reflected on their experience with Kelvina, Sara, and Rachel, a fellow Bodine parent who assisted for the day.

BCS shared this feedback:

It’s not often our high school coaches are excited at a meeting. They said it was the best one they had ever been to. The elementary coaches/admin said they thought of more students they should shift interventions for, and it made them really think about a student’s perspective. It was just a small crowd, but they are the biggest decision makers when it comes to placement and intervention. They are the ones that will influence things in schools. 

Thank you to the participants and thank you to Emily Underwood for all that you do to address the learning needs of BCS students with dyslexia and characteristics of dyslexia. Your dedication shows that where there is a will, there is a way! We look forward to further collaborations.

Grahamwood Elementary School (GES) 

October 24 - The Grahamwood Elementary School PLC Coach, Rica Davis, invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to run a dyslexia simulation for parents and caregivers at a GES parent led Reading Workshop. This event was just one of a number of staff, family and community engagement events organized by the PLC Coach throughout the year.

October 28 - The GES Parent Teacher Organization (GPTO) hosted a "Say Dyslexia" Night. Dyslexic Minds 901 spoke to the parents and caregivers of learners who have been identified as has having characteristics of dyslexia. 

November 5 - Principal Johnson invited Dyslexic Minds 901 to lead dyslexia simulations and discussion with GES teachers by grade level, from kindergarten to 5th Grade, on District Learning Day.

Thank you to Principal Johnson, Interventionist Rica Davis, the teachers, and the parents and caregivers of GES learners for partnering with Dyslexic Minds 901 to enhance understanding and raise awareness about dyslexia and characteristics of dyslexia. Your collaboration is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this important work together. 

Grahamwood Elementary School is a very special treasure in the chest of MSCS! 

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) 

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month (October), the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Program Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Emily Vuoso, created pop-up opportunities in areas of high foot traffic and collaborated with Dyslexic Minds 901 to provide MSCS staff and community stakeholders with opportunities to participate in dyslexia simulations.

October 3 - Dyslexic Minds 901 accompanied by Jessica, a fellow Bodine parent who assisted for the day, were at the Teaching & Learning Academy (TLA) to run simulations for an MSCS Strategic Partners for Literacy event. Superintendent Feagins, members of the Leadership Team, and the Voice of MSCS, were among the participants. 

October 22 - Dyslexic Minds 901 ran dyslexia simulations at the Board of Education for Board meeting attendees.  Please follow this link to the MSCS Newsroom to read more.

November 18 - Dyslexic Minds 901 returned to the TLA, this time to run simulations for MSCS staff attending the first day of Leadership Development Week.

Thank you to Emily Vuoso for creating pop-up opportunities and collaborating with Dyslexic Minds 901 to raise awareness dyslexia. We look forward to further collaborations.

Special thanks to Bodine School and Erika Center for empowering Bodine parents to impact communities for GOOD!