Lorraine is a Certified Dyslexia Advocate & Consultant who works with families to support children with dyslexia through the special education process. By working collaboratively with school districts, she has been able to help countless children acquire an appropriate educational plan that allows them to learn and thrive. Through her personal outreach, she continues to inform and influence local education leaders, legislators, and community members on best practices for educating children with specific learning disabilities. Lorraine holds a certificate in Special Education Advocacy from the William and Mary Law School and is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). In her role as a state leader with Decoding Dyslexia Virginia, she has been instrumental in affecting local policy and state legislation to improve the educational experience for special education students. Her advocacy practice is based in Lansdowne, Virginia.
Certified Dyslexia Advocate & Owner | Lorraine M. Hightower, LLC (2018 - Present)
State Leader | Decoding Dyslexia Virginia (2014 - Present)
Chair, Dyslexia Subcommittee Chair & Member | Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Special Education Advisory Committee (2017- Present)
Parent Trainer | Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Parent Education Advocacy Training Center, Virginia Board for People with Disabilities & Virginia Parent Teacher Association (2017 - Present)
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