Montana State University will host a two-day symposium in October that spotlights the strengths of the dyslexic mind. This event goes beyond the challenges of spelling and reading to focus on the advantages of dyslexia, including out-of-the-box thinking, 3D spatial processing, and recognition of complex patterns. The symposium is free and open to the public of all ages, as well as students, staff, faculty, and alumni from any higher education institution or K-12 district across the country.

Dyslexia & Innovation: Symposium of Changemakers or DXI, will take place Oct. 27-28 and will be offered fully online to reach more communities. The virtual event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, group panel discussions, and workshop sessions with successful dyslexics. It is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 28.

Pre-registration online is required and open until the limited capacity of 900 participants is reached. In addition, all registered participants will have access to the recorded sessions for 30 days after the event. Montana educators will be able to earn up to 5 renewal credits by attending this free virtual event! The Dyslexia and Innovation Symposium is made possible through support of the Office of the Vice President of Research and Economic Development and the Office of the President. Event sponsors include the Decoding Dyslexia Montana, Eye to Eye, Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation, and READMontana.