Katie Greving

Katie Greving is the Executive Director of Decoding Dyslexia Iowa, a grassroots organization whose volunteers work for increased dyslexia awareness and effective instruction for Iowa students with dyslexia. She works with legislators and policymakers for statewide change, gives presentations about dyslexia to parents and teachers, and manages the group’s online presence. Katie has a master's degree in Educational Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and also works for the Iowa Child Advocacy Board. Her dyslexia journey began nine years ago when she discovered her husband, father, and one of her children have dyslexia. She is passionate about helping parents understand their children and their rights. She envisions a time when all children with learning differences receive the high quality, compassionate education they deserve.

• M.A. Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska, 1998
• B.A. Psychology, University of Northern Iowa, 1996

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Iowa

• Wrightslaw Special Education Advocacy Training

• Iowa Reading Research Advisory Council 2018-present
• Dyslexia Task Force, State of Iowa, 2018-2020

President & Executive Director  |  Decoding Dyslexia Iowa [2013-Present]

• Directed all organizational activities, managed and delegated tasks related to mission
• Designed and maintained organization’s web site, writing all content
• Counseled parents, educators and policymakers seeking information about learning disabilities and how to help children and adults
• Coordinated legislative and policy change efforts, leading to the passage of four state laws and major change in teacher endorsement requirements
• Built and maintained collaborative relationships with education stakeholders in Iowa
• Presented at education conferences and legislative meetings
• Planned and coordinated dyslexia awareness events throughout the state
• Managed a board of directors and a network of statewide volunteers, maintaining ongoing communication

• Dyslexia Overview & Simulation (Iowa Reading Association Conference)
• 504 Plans and the Law: What Parents Need to Know (Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference)
• Experience Dyslexia: A Simulation (State-wide community presentations)
• Decoding Dyslexia: A Movement For Change (Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference)
• Say Dyslexia: How to Talk to Your Child (Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference)
• Dyslexia and the Law (Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference)

• Content author, Decoding Dyslexia Iowa website