Today, we delve into the life of my long-time friend, Diane Lyon. Diane shares her journey of growing up without a voice and struggling with dyslexia. She bravely found her voice and empowered her son to do the same, ensuring he wouldn't face the same challenges she faced. This led to a national movement, a testament to her resilience and the impact of her advocacy.
Diane Lyon has been a passionate and effective advocate for children, adolescents, and adults who struggle to learn to read, with a focus on learning strategies in the home and in the classroom. In 1995, Diane founded the Parent Coalition for Literacy in Richmond, Indiana. She designed and implemented a statewide advocacy initiative that brought together parents and leaders from the education, legislative, business, and medical communities to build public awareness of the state of the literacy crisis. The coalition was successful in disseminating critical research findings to educators, parents, businesses, and legislators to guide and improve instructional practices and policies, as well as in implementing professional development programs for teachers and administrators.
Diane’s passion for education led her to the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Over three years, she managed programs for a national network of Federal Parent Training Information Centers. Her role also involved developing initiatives to promote research-based educational practices setting critical priorities for parent training resources nationwide. Diane's contributions to the Department of Education underscore her national impact and influence on educational practices.
Diane continues to share her personal story of her own experiences with dyslexia, which provides a different level of urgency and attention. She weaves in how she learned of her son’s dyslexia decades ago and what she learned along the way as a COO in an educational for-profit company and as a Reading Research Project Manager of a Federal Grant. She also adds practical strategies for navigating a school day for teachers, parents, and students with dyslexia.
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Today, we delve into the life of my long-time friend, Diane Lyon. Diane shares her journey of growing up without a voice and struggling with dyslexia. She bravely found her voice and empowered her son to do the same, ensuring he wouldn't face the same challenges she faced. This led to a national movement, a testament to her resilience and the impact of her advocacy.
Diane Lyon has been a passionate and effective advocate for children, adolescents, and adults who struggle to learn to read, with a focus on learning strategies in the home and in the classroom. In 1995, Diane founded the Parent Coalition for Literacy in Richmond, Indiana. She designed and implemented a statewide advocacy initiative that brought together parents and leaders from the education, legislative, business, and medical communities to build public awareness of the state of the literacy crisis. The coalition was successful in disseminating critical research findings to educators, parents, businesses, and legislators to guide and improve instructional practices and policies, as well as in implementing professional development programs for teachers and administrators.
Diane’s passion for education led her to the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Over three years, she managed programs for a national network of Federal Parent Training Information Centers. Her role also involved developing initiatives to promote research-based educational practices setting critical priorities for parent training resources nationwide. Diane's contributions to the Department of Education underscore her national impact and influence on educational practices.
Diane continues to share her personal story of her own experiences with dyslexia, which provides a different level of urgency and attention. She weaves in how she learned of her son’s dyslexia decades ago and what she learned along the way as a COO in an educational for-profit company and as a Reading Research Project Manager of a Federal Grant. She also adds practical strategies for navigating a school day for teachers, parents, and students with dyslexia.
Continue the Learning
Recent Review on the Research Basis of Peer Mentorship for Neurominority Communities
Share your thoughts and stories on Instagram @dyslexiauncovered and follow your host on X @OdegardTim