Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

All of your favorite Spotlight on Dyslexia sessions are now on-demand!

Access over 40 on-demand sessions for educators, administrators, parents, and advocates. We also offer continuing education credits and downloadable resources from our experts on dyslexia.

Find out why SPOD is the premier virtual conference on dyslexia, 11 years running: bit.ly/SPOD26-Register

06/07/2026

The University of Central Arkansas is hosting the 2nd Annual International Dyslexia Association Regional Conference at UCA on June 29th. Lunch and snacks are included!

For more information, and to register, you can visit https://2026ARDysCon.eventbrite.com

06/07/2026

Welcome to the Garland ISD Dyslexia Training Center! We are dedicated to empowering educators and professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to transform the lives of individuals with dyslexia. Our comprehensive training programs blend cutting-edge research with practical strategies, ensuring that our graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact.

We are IMSLEC accredited and accepting new training applicants for our new cohort starting July 8! Please visit our website for more information: https://garlandisd.net/programs-services/dyslexia/dyslexia-training-center

06/05/2026

**Corrected**🤗
Calling general education classroom teachers, SPED, Dyslexia Interventionist, CALTS, & more

3 Structured Literacy Symposiums in 1 day
6.5 CEUs

📚Sheryl Frierson, MD, M.Ed. & Debra Buchanan, Ed.D.
Dysgraphia: Recognize, Diagnose, and Remediate

📚Concepción Moncada-Cummings, M. Ed
Navigating Language and Dyslexia Among Multilingual Learners

📚 Jason Stewart, M.Ed.
How AI rapidly improves reading skills for students with dyslexia, ADHD and Autism

June 29, 2026
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Conference details & registration 👉 https://bit.ly/ARDysConf2026

IDA Dallas: Serving the Northern Half of Texas as well as Arkansas & Oklahoma

06/04/2026

🚨 MAJOR UPDATE: How Louisiana’s New HB 342 Affects Special Education & Dyslexia Diagnoses 🚨
​A massive shift is coming to Louisiana’s education landscape! With the passage of House Bill 342, the "burden of proof" in special education due process hearings is officially shifting from parents to school districts.
​While this protects all families navigating the IEP process, it has a particularly massive impact on dyslexia diagnosis, testing, and accommodations.
​Here is what you need to know:
​🧩 The Direct Impact on Dyslexia Diagnosis
​Historically, getting a school district to officially recognize a dyslexia diagnosis and provide specific, evidence-based "structured literacy" interventions (like Orton-Gillingham) has been a uphill legal and bureaucratic battle for parents.
​No More Gatekeeping: If a school's screening or core assessment misses a child's dyslexia, or if the district refuses to provide appropriate 504/IEP accommodations, parents often have to challenge the decision.
​The New Reality: Under HB 342, if a parent files a due process hearing because they believe their child has dyslexia and isn't getting the right interventions, the school district must now prove with solid data and evidence that their evaluation and reading programs are sufficient.
​💼 For Families: A True Safety Net
​Until now, if a school claimed a child was just "behind in reading" rather than acknowledging a specific learning disability like dyslexia, the financial and legal burden was on the parents to hire independent psychologists and lawyers to prove the school wrong.
​The Impact: This law removes that immense financial barrier. Families are no longer forced to bear the overwhelming burden of proof just to get their child the specific reading interventions they legally deserve.
​🏫 For School Districts: Flawless Screening Required
​Louisiana law already mandates early dyslexia screening, but HB 342 forces school districts to be incredibly thorough.
​The Impact: Schools will need to ensure their dyslexia screenings, core assessments, and subsequent multi-sensory reading interventions are flawless and heavily documented. If a district denies a student dyslexia accommodations, they must be prepared to legally defend that choice with bulletproof data.
​🔍 Why This Matters
​For the thousands of Louisiana families navigating dyslexia, this flips the script. It moves the focus away from who has the money to fight the system, and forces the system to prove it is doing right by children who learn differently. It is a monumental win for literacy and educational equity!
​💡 Are you a parent or educator navigating dyslexia accommodations in Louisiana? Let’s talk about how this new accountability will change things for your students. Drop your thoughts in the comments!
​👇 Share this post to spread awareness for dyslexia advocacy!
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06/02/2026

🎉 The Global Math Intervention Summit is happening August 6–8, 2026!

This free online event, brought to you by Made for Math, brings together leading experts, educators, interventionists, tutors, specialists, and homeschool parents to explore research-informed, practical strategies for supporting struggling math learners.

Topics discussed will include dyscalculia, ADHD, dyslexia, explicit instruction, math language, systematic intervention, practical tools, and strategies you can actually use.

Featured speakers include Daniel Ansari, Dr. Sarah Powell, Holly Korbey, Brian Poncy, Marilyn Zecher, and so many more!

💻 Free to attend. Online from anywhere.

Register here 👇

https://resources.madeformath.com/global-math-intervention-summit/

05/21/2026

The 2026 State of Dyslexia report just dropped…and it might be the most useful free resource you download all year. 👇

The National Center on Improving Literacy breaks down where every state stands on dyslexia screening, structured literacy training, and access to evidence-based intervention. Even outside a traditional classroom, knowing your state’s landscape helps you ask better questions and advocate more confidently for your reader.

Look up your state in minutes, then pass it along to your homeschool group or anyone supporting struggling readers in your community.

Read the report here: https://www.stateofdyslexia.org/state-of-dyslexia-report-2026