IDA Call to Action and Accreditation Symposium  Date: June 26, 2025 Time: 9:00-4:00 We invite you to join us on Thursday, June 26th, at the University of Houston for a day of learning, strategizing, and collaboration. Together, we will explore practical steps and solutions for transforming literacy outcomes across Texas. Your participation is crucial as we work together to shape the future of education in our state. Topics to be Covered: Explore various factors impacting reading difficulties and how teacher preparation can provide teachers with evidence-based practices to address them. The role of universities and colleges in offering accredited structured literacy courses aligned with the science of reading to ensure teachers are well-prepared. Simple, actionable steps universities and colleges can […]

Call to Action and Accreditation Symposium – June 26, 2025

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Dyslexia Among English Learners: From Identification to Treatment Webinar  Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan Date: February 18  Time: 6 PM Central Time Price: $25.00 for Certificate and  1.5 CE More than 5 million English learners attend public schools in the U.S., the majority in English as a Second Language classrooms, with fewer receiving instruction in their home language. This session will explore the importance of home language and instructional context when it comes to screening, identifying, and treating dyslexia. We’ll cover the characteristics of dyslexia in transparent languages like Spanish, the identification process, and necessary treatment considerations. Case studies will also be presented for in-depth discussion.  Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan is President of the Valley Speech […]

Dyslexia Among English Learners: From Identification to Treatment Webinar

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  We are actively seeking new IDA Austin board members and volunteers! Do you have interest or experience in dyslexia advocacy, non-profits, marketing, acting treasurer, networking, webinars, assistive technology, school administration, Science of Reading training, or dyslexia legislation? IDA members are welcome to join the team and help us achieve our vision.  Click HERE to apply to become a board member or HERE to volunteer. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Halbreich, lhalbreich.idaaustin@gmail.com.

Seeking new board members and volunteers!

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