2025 Outreach Events

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! The Reading Center will be hosting several events for the public to attend in order to spread awareness, strengthen advocacy through accommodations, impart insight and empathy on the challenges of dyslexic individuals, and be inspired by testimonies and humorous remarks of the dyslexic community.

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 17, 4:30-6:30pm, @Nine Mile Brewing, Address: 9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington, MN 55431

The Reading Center invites you to join with others interested in literacy and state-level policy at 9 Mile Brewery in Bloomington for Literacy and Lager night on Nov. 17, 4:30-6:30 pm.  Enjoy a free beverage of your choice and gain valuable insights into the coming Legislative Session.

Hear from an influential panel including literacy advocates and lawmakers:

·         Reps Mary Frances Clardy and Bianca Vernig, READ Act legislators

·         Julie Novak, MN Department of Education

·         Jose Perez, Good Trouble

·         Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, Reading League, MN

·         Melissa Long, Great MN Schools

·         Cindy Russell, The Reading Center and Dyslexia-Literacy Coalition

The event is hosted by The Reading Center and Rachel Berger, dyslexia advocate. Moderated by Dr. Joel Traver, Professor of Education Leadership, Winona State University College of Education, we’ll explore the current literacy landscape in MN before the 2026 Legislative Session, discuss Read Act implementation and all things literacy.

This is a FREE event but you must register. Learn more and register here: