Webinar Series! Dyslexia: Lighting the Path to Literacy

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, the need to be socially responsible is of paramount importance. The

IDA-Florida Board Members have worked diligently to ascertain the safest options for the 2020 IDA-FL Annual Conference. Out of growing concerns for the safety of our attendees, we have made the decision to shift to a FREE webinar series on selected Saturdays in September and October.

This year’s webinar series theme is “Dyslexia: Lighting the Path to Literacy.” Throughout the series, we hope to shine some light on issues that are important for all to clearly see. 

We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to engaging our community on a virtual platform.

Can’t join us live? Register to receive the webinar recording.

Webinar 3: Saturday, October 17, 2020

Sponsored by:

Cost: FREE!

Can’t join us live? Register to receive the webinar recording.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Equipped for Reading Success: An Overview Presented by Jesse Steif and Cassandra Murphy Atkins
	Want to connect, engage, and exchange ideas? Following the overview, a book study series facilitated by Jesse and Cassandra will be scheduled for participants who wish to delve deeper.

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Continuing Education Credits Available!

CE credit will be offered at this event. IDA-FL will verify all webinar attendance for CEU sessions. Attendance for the duration of each webinar is expected. CE Course Certificates will be created after the completion of all applicable post-tests and emailed to participants once the webinar series has concluded. Participants who do not satisfy the requirements of completion will be notified by email.

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Please refer to our Webinar Policies and Procedures for more information.

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IDA Launches COVID-19 National Relief Fund to Help Hardest Hit Struggling Readers and Their Families

These are challenging times. But we cannot allow more children to fall behind their peers. Our struggling readers need us now more than ever. We need you to stand with us!

Relief Fund Applications

IDA is no longer accepting applications for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, due to the number of requests exceeding available funds. Notification will be made when additional funds are available. Please stay tuned to our social media and email communications for future updates.

To contribute to the Relief Fund, please visit www.IDADollarDrive.com

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Join IDA!

By joining our organization, you will be in the company of the world’s foremost researchers, teachers, professionals, and parents dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and those that support them. Your membership will not only give you exclusive access to this extraordinary community but will also help support Structured Literacy teacher preparation and training required to help thousands of children in K-3 in the years to come.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the IDA!

IDA-FL Branch Vision and Mission

Vision: ALL students in Florida will receive Structured Literacy instruction, provided by effective teachers, who understand the Science of Reading.

Mission: IDA-FL will be the state leader in the awareness and dissemination of current knowledge, research, and resources regarding dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities. We will provide guidance, based on the Science of Reading, that informs appropriate assessment, Structured Literacy instruction, and intervention. This information will be available to all stakeholders, including children and adults with dyslexia, their families, teachers, and related professionals.