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Join Team Oregon for Dyslexia Dash 2023
Virtual Dyslexia Dash Choose Team Oregon for Dyslexia Dash 2023 Dyslexia Dash 5k Run, Walk & Roll Fundraiser Join the IDA-Oregon Dyslexia Dash virtual team this October. Cost is $35 per person and funds raised will support our student empowerment group. Choose your own date to race your own way and post your time on […]
Go Red for Dyslexia!
October is dyslexia awareness month and the beginning of the Go Red For Dyslexia campaign. This is where we take over social media with a wave of dyslexia positivity, light buildings up all over the world in red light, and focus on raising awareness in schools, organizations, businesses and communities. It’s all about starting a […]
Rock for Dyslexia Contest 2023
This 2023 contest will run October 1-31. First and second-place winners win an Amazon gift certificate. Stay tuned for more details about this Dyslexia Awareness contest. ALSO – Join us for the virtual ROCK PAINTING PARTY on Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time. All ages welcome! Register HERE to join us for an […]
6 events,
2023 Dyslexia Dash
Dyslexia Dash 2023 – Saturday, October 7 The Dyslexia Dash 2023 to support PBIDA will be run as a virtual race. You can help us reach our Team goal of $2,500 by sharing this event on your social media and with your friends and family. While you can run the virtual dash at any time between October […]
Dyslexia Awareness Party & Fundraiser
Dyslexia Awareness Party & Fundraiser
This is our second annual Dyslexia Awareness Party & Fundraiser. Since the first one went so well, we decided to do another one. More details to come. Currently we know there is another silent auction and raffle, games and crafts for the kids, appetizers and desserts provided.
5 events,
DDIG – “Students Helping Students to Build Self-Advocacy Skills”
DDIG – “Students Helping Students to Build Self-Advocacy Skills”
DDIG – “Students Helping Students to Build Self-Advocacy Skills” Monday, October 9, 2023 7:00 – 8:30 pm Decoding Dyslexia OK’s Student Advocates are a group of elementary, middle school, and high school students who actively work on becoming self-advocates. They will share their experiences and tips for becoming your own best advocate. Join the […]
9 events,
October Offerings- Hill Center
October Offerings- Hill Center
The Hill Center has several learning opportunities for educators and community members in October. Check out the October Awareness Flyer to learn more. Also, join IDA-NC for a coffee break on October 10, 2023 and learn from Anita Archer as she presents Active Participation to Engage All Students.
Rock for Dyslexia
Rock for Dyslexia
Join us for an evening of friendship and dyslexia awareness! Our Student Empowerment group teams up with IDA-Georgia to create a virtual party for students, with conversation and rock painting! Bring a rock, paint, and paintbrushes. Create a rock, send us the picture studentcouncil@orbida.org and then hide the rock for someone to find. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4FfD3ffqnE3jyXk77
6 events,
Experience Dyslexia Simulation (in person)
Experience Dyslexia Simulation (in person)
Experience Dyslexia® is back by popular demand! Join parents and educators for a simulation that is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia (a specific language learning disability) experience daily. Participants will leave the exercises with insight into working effectively with students with dyslexia and with greater empathy and […]
7 events,
Rise to the Challenge 2023 IDA-AL Conference at Orange Beach
Click this link for more information and to register for this awesome event!
Annual IDA Conference
Oct 12-14, 2023 The IDA Annual Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference is THE can’t miss event in the field of dyslexia and structured literacy! This year’s DyslexiaCon23 will be packed with education sessions tailored specifically for professionals, families, and those affected by dyslexia. Our 3-day conference begins with the General Opening Session, Special Tracks and Symposia, followed […]
6 events,
Structured Literacy & Dyslexia: Let’s talk in-person about effective intervention.
Structured Literacy & Dyslexia: Let’s talk in-person about effective intervention.
Join IDA-GA for a 2-night outreach event at Courage Schools in Sandy Springs, GA. REGISTER (free): https://IDAoutreachOct172023.eventbrite.com Night 1 – Focus on Structured Literacy (Effective Intervention) with Janet Street and Dr. Mary McPherson IDA-GA Board Member Janet Street, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA will recap the highlights of GaDOE Dyslexia Videos 1 & 2* Attendees will then watch […]
10 events,
Wilson Language Training: Fundations Level 3
Wilson Language Training: Fundations Level 3
Fundations® Virtual Launch Workshops provide the practice and guidance needed to begin teaching the Fundations curriculum for the selected workshop Level. Led by a skilled instructor, each interactive remote workshop addresses: the principles of instruction; skills taught in the selected Fundations Level, including phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle, phonics and word study, vocabulary, high […]
Dyslexia Awareness Day
Dyslexia Awareness Day
Our annual Dyslexia Awareness Day event will be held from 10 – 11 am on October 18th at PA State Capitol Building Main Rotunda. Join statewide literacy organizations and state representatives as we discuss PA’s literacy crisis and what to do about it. Evolving legislation requires our support as PA transitions to more effective reading instruction practices […]
8 events,
Laughs for Literacy Gala!
Laughs for Literacy Gala!
SPONSORSHIP October 19, 2023 – Culinary Dropout, Tempe Our signature fundraiser event is back and better than ever! This year we raise our glasses to our Dyslexia Heroes, laugh along with local comedians, and bid on fabulous auction items to raise funds to support literacy and teacher training scholarships in Arizona. TICKETS If you […]
Experience Dyslexia Simulation: DV Friends School
Experience Dyslexia Simulation: DV Friends School
Where? Delaware Valley Friends School 19 E. Central Ave., Paoli, PA 19301 When? October 19, 2023 6:30 – 8:30 pm What is the Simulation? The Simulation often begins with a brief discussion of dyslexia, including the neurological basis, the demographics, the warning signs, and the interventions which have been shown, through solid research, to have […]
Parent & Family Support Group
Parent & Family Support Group
This is a virtual support group that meets on the third Thursday of every month from 7-8pm. Registration is free and required to receive the Zoom link. Register here
5 events,
50th Anniversary Past Presidents Lunch
50th Anniversary Past Presidents Lunch
Please join us in honoring YOU, the PAST PRESIDENTS of The Dallas Branch International Dyslexia Association for our 50th Year These leaders had a vision and executed it. Leaders inspire and earn our loyalty. Loyalty begets motivation and initiative. Because we shared the vision and commitment, the branch has flourished over the years. Please join us […]
7 events,
2023 Southern Festival of Books
Artwork by Cymone Wilder The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The Festival is free, and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers. We […]
# Dyslexia Dash 2023
# Dyslexia Dash 2023
What: 2023 Dyslexia Dash #DyslexiaDash2023 5K virtual and chip-timed in-person (Go fast or slow!) 1 Mile Fun Run for children 10 years and under (Parents can run with their children.) When: October 21, 2023 (in-person) or October 1-21 (virtual – upload your best time!) Where: Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA Who: Everyone from Everywhere Why: To […]
5 events,
Helpful Tips for your Struggling Reader – Jennifer Parks
Helpful Tips for your Struggling Reader – Jennifer Parks
Register (no fee) via Eventbrite: OctoberOutreach102323.eventbrite.com Presenter: Jennifer Kopp Parks, M.Ed. Jennifer Parks, M.Ed., has 20 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and is a Wilson Dyslexia Therapist with Level 1 & Level 2 certification. As a Wilson […]
Experience Dyslexia Simulation (in person)
Experience Dyslexia Simulation (in person)
Register HERE: Dyslexia Simulation + Q&A Session Learning the relationship between written symbols (letters) and sounds (phonemes) does not come easily to everyone. This eye-opening dyslexia simulation will shed light on the difficulties a struggling reader faces. By experiencing the struggle, we can better understand and advocate for our children & students. The simulation and […]
4 events,
Dyslexia Laws and State Initiatives: Let’s talk in person with Guest Tina Engberg
Dyslexia Laws and State Initiatives: Let’s talk in person with Guest Tina Engberg
Night 2 – Tues, Oct 24, 6:30-8:00 – Focus on the Dyslexia Laws and State Initiatives Register (free): https://IDAoutreachOctober242023.eventbrite.com IDA-GA Board Member Janet Street, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA will recap the highlights of Videos 1, 2 & 4* Attendees will then watch Video 3: Dyslexia & the IDEA (11:35) – FAQs re: dyslexia and the law, specifically […]
4 events,
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Courses provide an overview of the Wilson Reading System Fourth Edition curriculum and serve as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification, which makes one eligible for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) credential. Currently offered in a virtual, instructor-led format, this course […]
5 events,
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Courses provide an overview of the Wilson Reading System Fourth Edition curriculum and serve as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification, which makes one eligible for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) credential. Currently offered in a virtual, instructor-led format, this course addresses: the process of identifying appropriate students; WRS […]
Navigating Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Navigating Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Register to reserve your seat (free): https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/9079430. This IDA-GA event is a partnered event with Gwinnett Public Libraries – Five Forks and the Gwinnett Dyslexia Network. Hear how to support individuals with language-based learning disabilities. Kim Day, Ph.D., will discuss how to support individuals with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Will […]
4 events,
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Language Training: Wilson Reading System Introductory Course
Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Courses provide an overview of the Wilson Reading System Fourth Edition curriculum and serve as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification, which makes one eligible for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) credential. Currently offered in a virtual, instructor-led format, this course addresses: the process of identifying appropriate students; WRS […]
5 events,
Adults With Dyslexia Support Group
Adults With Dyslexia Support Group
This is a virtual support group that meets on the last Monday of every month from 7-8pm. Registration is free and required to receive the Zoom link. Register here
Adults With Dyslexia Support Group
Adults With Dyslexia Support Group
Adults With Dyslexia Support Group This is a virtual support group that meets on the last Monday of every month from 7-8pm. Registration is free and required to receive the Zoom link. Register here