Upcoming Events

Passionate education professionals and language enthusiasts are invited to this informal gathering, limited to a maximum of 10 attendees, which will be the first in a series of book discussions on Mark Seidenberg's book, Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can't, and What Can Be Done About It. On October 28, our chapters chat will focus on Chapters 1-4.  Educator attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying 1.5 clock hours for continuing education.   CLICK HERE to register.…

Have you ever wondered how a person with Dyslexia interprets our world?   If so, come experience it first hand! "Experience Dyslexia – A Learning Disabilities Simulation" is a hands-on experience, designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily. Participants rotate among six learning stations that simulate various language-related tasks similar to those encountered in the classroom and workplace. This event is free and open to adults only.  Please click here to register. Limited spaces…

The International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon.  This year's theme is "Paving the Way for Structured Literacy."  For more information on the conference and registration, please click here.

This won't be our typical board meeting.  On this night we want to meet YOU!  Come meet and mingle with the IDA-GA board of directors beginning at 6:30 pm.  At 7:00, we will then have a short presentation on dyslexia followed by Q&A with a panel made up of current and past board members.  Our goal is for you to have your questions answered before you leave for the evening! This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.  Registration…

Join Kendore Executive Director Jennifer Hasser, M.Ed. to discover unique multimodal strategies to reduce list memorization and spelling frustration for effective sight word instruction. Learn to answer these questions: What is the difference between sight words, high frequency words, and automatic words? How do we logically group words to make instruction faster, more efficient and memorable? Which multisensory strategies can help improve sight word fluency? In this lively 90-minute session, learn numerous multimodal strategies to reinforce learning without using the…

Decoding Dyslexia Georgia (DDGA) is part of a network of parents and educators concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within the public education system. DDGA played a powerful role in the passing of Georgia's SB48, the Dyslexia bill. Now the state of Georgia is beginning efforts to implement the new law, including creating new procedures for dyslexia identification and support. Colleen Beguiristain, Meredith Weaver, and Natalie Felix will share their experience being a part of the legislative movement…

Description: Do you know someone who struggles with reading, spelling, and writing? Come learn what dyslexia is, what it isn't, and what evidence-based research tells us works. After the presentation, our speaker Renee Bernhardt will invite questions from the audience. Presenter: Renee Bernhardt, MS, EdS, WDT has taught students in first through twelfth grade during her teaching and administrative careers in upstate New York and Georgia. Renee has earned a Master of Science degree in Literacy, a Specialist degree in Curriculum, and Instruction…

Another free outreach event brought to you by Dyslexia Forsyth in partnership with IDA-GA and DDGA.  More information and registration coming soon!