Conference
AI & Dyslexia: Thoughts and Tools
“Here’s what’s been on my mind….Generative artificial intelligence is sending shockwaves through education, and it is only in its earliest stages. ..the possibilities it represents […]
DIY Simple Ideas
Egg Puzzles Make Eggs-tra Springtime Fun! Is your child or are your students ready to experience the thrill of cracking the code in two-syllable words? […]
UGA Middle School Research Study Opportunity
Dr. Kelly J. Williams* is recruiting school/district partners for a grant that she should be receiving from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education […]
2023 Dimensions of Dyslexia: The Keys to Structured Literacy Conference – Keynote
MORNING KEYNOTE: “The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing in All Subjects” Joan Sedita, M.Ed., is the founder of Keys to Literacy, a literacy […]
Blame It On Gutenberg Documentary
Watch it in its entirety at https://blameitongutenberg.org BLAME IT ON GUTENBERG – AVAILABLE TO WATCH NOW! “Our brains evolved to observe and listen, to communicate […]
The IDA-GA Teen Board
2023 IDA-GA Teen Board NEW! Our first Teen Talk 2023 will be on Tuesday, April 25, 2023: HOW TO STUDY FOR EXAMS. Registration for this […]
GCSU Grants for Institutions and State Agencies
The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College is offering grants to University System of Georgia Institutions and State Agencies. […]
Rock Entries (page 2)
Entries below (and on page 1) This rock was planted along a popular walking path that circles a municipal golf course in the City of […]
Rock Contest Rules
View the rock entries: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/event/we-are-rocking-it/ Congratulations to our 2022 winner Carson of Vancouver, WA. Carson won an Amazon gift card by “planting” (placing) a #dyslexiayouarenotalone […]
Sharing Fun Facts Leads to Knowledge Building Conversations
Fun Facts about September Sharing quick fun facts can lead to longer, interesting knowledge-building conversations. Knowledge-building is an important factor in boosting reading comprehension. Check […]
How does your brain map words? Watch and Explore The Brain Dictionary
Posted on IDA-GA Social Media 8/5/2022 https://linktr.ee/IDAGeorgia Watch and allow yourself to float for 3 minutes into this brain world. This mesmerizing video is one […]
The GaDOE is HIRING: Content Integration and Special Education Specialist – English Language Arts
The Content Integration and Special Education Specialist – English Language Arts position is open. The position will be reposted soon. Click HERE to access the […]
Summer Learning Fun
Innovative Ways to Use Legos for Summer Learning Fun SUMMER FUN for the “budding engineer, the promising physicist, or the young artist.” Check out these […]
How are math, language, and dyslexia connected?
6/21/22 When Language Prevents Kids From Succeeding At Math by Natalie Wexler, Forbes.com “Students who don’t read well or lack crucial vocabulary often face unnecessary […]
Building Knowledge: Exploring Summer Solstice
It’s SUMMER SOLSTICE in the Northern Hemisphere! We hope everyone is enjoying a long day of play! This is a great day to share with […]
Accessing Books through Audiobooks
“For dyslexics, speech-to-text technology can open up vast opportunities for accumulating all kinds of knowledge.” – Dr. Lauren Katz Discussion “Balancing Ear and Eye Reading” […]
Word Conundrums: could-would-should
Did you laugh? Thanks for the chuckle, Stephan Pastis! (See Pearls Before Swine, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jan. 13, 2022) There is no doubt the […]
Anita Archer on Utilizing Explicit Instruction
Get ready to feel like you are floating on a cloud! Watch Anita Archer as she so expertly explains in just 5 minutes what teachers […]
Adults with Dyslexia
An Interview with David Chalk (Posted @idageorgia on 1/12/2022): In this moving interview with Nora Chahbazi of EBLI, David Chalk offers a glimpse into his […]
Can someone with dyslexia become an author?
Q: I have dyslexia. Can I be an author? A: YES, yes, a resounding yes! Google any of these authors, and you will learn about […]
Writing and Content Unite: Creating Expository Writing Units
Writing and Content Unite: Creating Expository Writing Units presented by Laura Dreyer, M.S. April 27, 2022 Click HERE to view the recording. Click HERE to […]
The Syntax Attuned Educator: Supporting Students’ Ability to Comprehend Sentences
The Syntax Attuned Educator: Supporting Students’ Ability to Comprehend Sentences presented by Margie Gillis, Ed.D. February 9, 2022 The recording is now available on the IDA-GA […]
Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Reading Development and Achievement
Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Reading Development and Achievement presented by Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, Ed.D. March 2, 2022 The recording is available HERE. Click HERE to view […]
READING FLUENCY: ESSENTIAL FOR READING COMPREHENSION
READING FLUENCY: ESSENTIAL FOR READING COMPREHENSION presented by Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. January 19, 2022 The recording is now available on the IDA-GA YouTube Channel. The […]
2022 Dyslexia Dash
Save the Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 Same location as in 2021: Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA More information coming soon!