The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) – A Common Knowledge Base
Share This: 2012 By Nancy K. Hennessy, M.Ed., Educational Consultant, The Consulting Network, Past National President, IDA The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a prominent […]
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2015 IDA Conference Program
Conference Overview Click here to view or download the 2015 Conference Program. The entire program is over 15 MB and may take several minutes to […]
Why Bother with Cursive?
Share This: April-May 2015 By Diana Hanbury King In the first place, cursive is undeniably much faster. “Kate Gladstone, a handwriting specialist based in Albany, estimates […]
Forward Movement
The Forward Movement While we treasure the traditions that have created the fabric of the IDA community, we know that organizations like ours can survive […]
Beyond the Classroom: How Can I Help My Child With Dyslexia?
by: Linda Siegel, retired professor from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada. Linda is the author of Understanding Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities published […]
Write Makes Right: Type is Hype
Share This: March 2015 by Diana Hanbury King “I didn’t even have to think about the steps. You know, muscles have a memory and […]
Examiner March 2014
In This Issue New Scientific Research Sheds Light on the Phoneme Debate Accrediting University Programs that Meet the IDA Standards Supporting Legislative Efforts in […]
Additional Resources
Parent Advocacy Resources Appropriate Reading Instruction for a Child with Dyslexia Pushing Back: What to Say When Your School Gets It Wrong Dyslexia in the […]
Help Change the Laws
Looking for a direct way to change public policy and help our children with dyslexia? If you’re in Maryland, join up with the IDA, Summit […]
IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know
In addition to offering valuable information about dyslexia and its characteristics, this handbook provides information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy ideas, and a vast […]
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
What are the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards? The IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (Knowledge and Practice Standards) provide a […]
Fact Sheets
IDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement […]
TEST PAGE
Share This: April-May 2015 By Diana Hanbury King In the first place, cursive is undeniably much faster. “Kate Gladstone, a handwriting specialist based in Albany, estimates […]
Transitioning from High School to College
For a downloadable PDF, click here. Help for Students with Learning Disabilities An increasing number of students with learning and attention disorders plan to attend […]
Testing and Evaluation
Share This: ` For a downloadable PDF, click here. When a child is struggling to read, someone will probably suggest that he or she be […]
Evaluating Educational Professionals Fact Sheet
EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS Help your child succeed in school by learning as much as you can about the effectiveness of the instruction he or she […]
Parent’s Guide to Effective Instruction Fact Sheet
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION Reading problems are the most common type of academic underachievement. Especially for students with dyslexia, learning to read and […]
When Educational Promises Are Too Good to Be True
When Educational Promises Are Too Good to Be True When a child struggles to read, parents and educators want to do everything possible to help […]
FACT SHEET 6
[HEADING GOES HERE] The Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection Implications for Academic Performance and Social Interactions What is stress? Stress is the reaction of the body and brain […]
FACT SHEET 5
[HEADING GOES HERE] DYSLEXIA BASICS What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people […]