of the International Dyslexia Association
The Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the specific learning disability, dyslexia.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) was founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist who did pioneering work in identifying and treating dyslexia. The IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation. Formed in 1984, the Arizona Branch of the IDA is a very active organization with diverse membership. Through our conferences, website and newsletter (Code Breaker), we provide up to date information about dyslexia and literacy research, conferences, local service providers, training opportunities and other events. We maintain a telephone hotline as an immediate resource for those who need it.
The Arizona Department of Education (K-12 Literacy) and the Arizona Branch of International Dyslexia Association (AZ IDA) are co-sponsoring the Arizona State Literacy Conference "Unlocking Language and Literacy". The three day conference is March 1-3. 2012.
Register online via the AZED website at www.azed.gov/standards-practices/2012.
Scholarships are available for pre-service teachers and parents either for the three days or for the Friday evening and Saturday. To download the application form click here (Word document) OR click here (PDF).
Conference Details: National presenters and local practitioners of language and literacy will be featured. Tufts University's literacy expert Professor Maryanne Wolf will be the keynote speaker for a special evening event on Friday, March 2nd and again on Saturday, March 3rd. Dr. Wolf has pioneered ground breaking research leading to advances in testing and teaching of those with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
Sessions will focus on the new State Literacy Plan, the 2010 Arizona English Language Arts Standards (Common Core), "Move on When Reading" (ARS 15-701), oral language, writing, content literacy, and multi-tiered system of instruction and more.
Keynotes and National Presenters:
Maryanne Wolf
Jan Hasbrouck
Joanne Allain
The International Dyslexia Association will hold its 63rd Annual IDA Conference in Baltimore October 24 - 27, 2012. View the conference postcard now.
