Iowa Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

06/22/2026

Because academic vocabulary is often morphologically complex, students benefit from explicit instruction in identifying word parts.

This new blog post from the Iowa Reading Research Center shares about three types of morphological transparency, including examples of each.

Whether you teach ELA or another content area, learn more about the complexities of vocabulary words in your texts in this informative article!

Transparency and opacity describe the relationship between a word and the word parts that make it up—that is, how easy it is to identify the word parts within the larger word.

06/22/2026

As you plan your summer schedule, be sure to include Every Learner Forward, a three-day professional learning opportunity.

06/17/2026

Ready for day 2 of the IRRC 2026 Reading Summit in Cedar Rapids. Come see us on the 2nd floor!!!

06/16/2026

Have you been hearing about the Science of Reading, and want to learn more? Join us on Tuesday, July 14th for a two hour virtual session about just that!

To make the event accessible for as many folks as possible, we are offering tiered ticket prices.

$40 for a regular ticket
$20 for part-time students
FREE for full-time students

Sign up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-what-teachers-need-to-know-about-teaching-reading-registration-1991597655199

06/15/2026

Do you have questions about whether your child may have Dyslexia? This simple to read article from Understood walks you through several things to look for, and what to do next.

Do you wonder, “Does my child have dyslexia?” If you think your child is dyslexic, find out what to do next.

06/13/2026

Local libraries are a cornerstone of literacy in our communities, and an important access point for books, programming, and other valuable services. One of the first steps of ensuring everyone can read is ensuring that everyone has access to high quality texts!

Shout out your local library in the comments, and let's share the love for these wonderful institutions!

Welcome to dmpl.org, the digital home of the Des Moines Public Library and its six local branches. We inform and inspire the curious.

06/12/2026

"My student already has a Dyslexia diagnosis. Why does their school have to do an evaluation to get them an IEP?"

This document helps explain the eligibility requirements in Iowa, and why a diagnosis alone isn't enough on it's own for special education eligibility.

https://iowaideainformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Medical-Mental-Health-Diagnoses-and-Special-Education-Eligibility-standards-link-corrected-April-2024.pdf

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Some students with Dyslexia are supported in school with 504 plans, while others may be served under IDEA (IEPs). This comparison chart helps clarify the differences between three important disability laws: IDEA, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

https://iowaideainformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Comparison-of-IDEA-Section-504-and-ADA.pdf

06/10/2026

Welcome to the Iowa Branch of the IDA! We've been planting the seeds of high-quality literacy instruction in the Heartland since 1989. Join our mission today.

https://ia.dyslexiaida.org/about-us/membership/