The materials contained in each section have been provided to assist IDA leaders in a variety of subject matters. For assistance at any time, please contact our office at 410-296-0232.
General
TeamQuest
Standards for Field Operations and Governance
Governance
Operations
Finance
Programs
Branch Annual Business Plan – Template
Review quarterly and Year-end to construct next fiscal year’s business plan
Communications
IDA Visual & Editorial Style Guide
Getting Started with Social Media
Dyslexia Awareness Month Branch Event Press Release Template
Dyslexia Awareness Month Branch General Media Release Template
Fundraising
Branch Board Annual Giving Policy – Template
Website Privacy Policy – Template
IRS Charitable Contributions Requirements
Generic Grant Request – Sample
Gift Pledge Form – Sample
Membership
Promotional Materials (need to be revised based on new categories)
Monthly Branch Membership Lists uploaded within branch “Monthly Membership” folder
Forward new member information & dues to the Home Office within 5 business days.
Award Guidelines & Applications
Remy Johnston Award
Given by IDA Home Office at the IDA International Conference to honor a distinguished student with Dyslexia
Leadership in Literacy Award
Given by IDA Branches to recognize a principal and/or administrator that has embraced the mission of IDA and has provided a better educational experience for their students.
“How To” Select Recipient for the Leadership in Literacy Award – 2018
Branch Council Meetings
2018 Spring Branch Council Meeting
Welcome Letter
2018 Spring Meeting FAQ’s
2018 Guest Fee Information
2018 Branch Leadership Agenda
Leadership Session Materials
New Presidents’ Orientation
New Presidents’ Orientation – pdf
Transition Planning, Financial Planning & Leadership Resources
Agenda – materials are available within the “Finance” section
Business Meeting Materials
2018 Business Meeting Agenda
DRAFT 2017 Fall BC Meeting Minutes
FY2019 BC Budget
Branch Council Executive Committee Motions
BC Chair-elect Job Description
BC Treasurer Job Description
BC Region Representative Job Description
Presentations
2018 Branch Council Meeting – Overview
Educator Training Initiative
Information & Support
Revenue Generation
Microsoft Partnership: contact Paul Ellis – IDA Director, Donor Development pellis@dyslexiaida.org
2018 Fall Branch Council Meeting
Save the Dates
Branch Leadership Agenda
Business Meeting Materials
2018 Fall Business Meeting Agenda
DRAFT 2018 Spring Business Meeting Minutes
Branch Council Executive Committee Motions
Presentations
2018 Remy Johnston Recipient
IDA Global Partner Presentation
One Vision One Mission One Goal
– Information & Support
– Educator Training
– Revenue Generation
Conference Planning
Delegate Assembly
Delegate Assembly Timeline
Delegate Assembly Regions
How to Choose a Delegate
Branch Notification Form Individualized by Branch with number of votes each is allocated based on membership numbers
Agenda
Slate of Officers Nominated
CV’s for each officer for delegates review
Legislative Advocacy
IDA Legislative Advocacy Toolkit:
A How-to Guide to Effective Legislative Advocacy – guide for IDA Branches
USDE Letter – Guidance on Dyslexia Oct. 2015