2023 IDA Pre-Conference Program

PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Envisioning a Future of Structured Literacy

2023 IDA Conference

Reading, Literacy & Learning

October 12-14, 2023 | Columbus, OH

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ABOUT IDA

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is creating a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences to have richer, more robust lives by providing access to the tools and resources they need until everyone can read. For more than 70 years, IDA has been the authoritative voice of current and reliable research and information to educate families and professionals about dyslexia and to inform the practice and policy changes needed to deliver effective instruction to all students. IDA’s global network of home office, 43 branches in the United States and Canada, and 26 Global Partners provide educator training, publications information, and support to struggling readers around the world. IDA’s annual conference attracts thousands of researchers, clinicians, parents, teachers, psychologists, educational therapists, and people with dyslexia.

IDA is creating a future for every individual who struggles with dyslexia and other reading differences—because reading changes lives.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Josh Clark, Chairman

Sonja L. Banks, CEO

Jennifer Topple, Immediate Past Chair

Dean Conklin, Secretary

Geoffrey Seegmiller, Treasurer

Janet Thibeau, Vice Chair

Rebekah Dyer, Branch Council Chair

Mary Wennersten

Stephanie Al Otaiba

Cawley Carr

Carolyn Cowen

Gad Elbeheri, Global Network Chair

Angus Haig

Joanna Price

Michael Wright

Elena Grigorenko

Adi Rubin

Herve Wilczynski

Jennifer Lindstrom

David Chard

Stephen O'Brien

Please Note: Every attempt was made to ensure complete and accurate information. Given the volume of detailed information, omissions or errors are possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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WELCOME

It has been 74 years since the first meeting of the Orton Society, or as we know it today, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). The founding members started along a path that led to today’s greater understanding of dyslexia and the effectiveness of structured literacy instruction for all students. With your help, we will continue to widen and pave that path until everyone can read. One essential element of this work over the years has been IDA’s annual conference. This year we will celebrate the 74th anniversary of IDA’s Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference in Columbus, OH. We hope you will join us in this long-standing tradition of learning from top-tier experts, connecting with your peers, and sharing stories of personal success.

Whether you are a researcher; teacher; administrator; evaluator; service provider; parent, student, or adult with dyslexia, we are confident the conference will be an enriching experience for you. DyslexiaCon2023 will honor IDA’s distinctive past, its rich variety of topics and the caliber of presenters will keep our focus firmly on the future!

Thank you for all that you do. See you in Columbus, Ohio!

2023 Annual IDA Conference Committee

National

Elsa Cárdenas Hagan, EdD President at Valley Speech Language and Learning Center

Devin M. Kearns, PhD Associate Professor of Special Education Neag School of Education University of Connecticut

Elena L. Grigorenko, PhD Distinguished Professor Department of Psychology, University of Houston Research Certified Adjunct Professor Departments of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine

Mary Wennersten, MEd Accreditation Chair for the International Dyslexia Association

Rebeka Dyer IDA Branch Council Chair

Janet Thibeau President and Founder of BTA Education

Lynn Kuhn, M.A., CCC-SLP Language-Literacy Links Consultant

LETRS/LETRS-EC Professional Learning Facilitator Certified Dyslexia Practitioner

Benjamin Powers, DBA Executive Director of The Southport School Director of Haskins Global Literacy Hub Executive Director of The Dyslexia Foundation

Gad Elbeheri, PhD Chairman, Global Educational Consultants

Nicole Landi, Ph.D IDA SAB Chair - Scientific Advisory Board

Stephanie A. Stollar, Ph.D Founder - Stephanie Stollar Consulting LLC and creator of The Reading Science Academy

Nancy Eberhardt Educational Consultant and Author

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GENERAL INFORMATION

COLUMBUS, OHIO

The 2023 Annual IDA Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference will be offered both in-person and on-demand. The in-person session will take place October 12-14, 2023 in Columbus, OH. The virtual conference will include General Sessions and Poster Session On-Demand that will be available October 23, 2023. Only registration package holders can access the conference on-line at idaTV.org.

CONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO IMAGES

Registration and attendance or participation at the IDA Annual Conference and its affiliated meetings and events constitute an agreement by the registrant for IDA and its affiliates to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

All cancellations, without exception, must be in writing via email to conference@dyslexiaida.org.

All refunds will be issued within 45 days from request less a $25 administrative fee. No cancellations after August 12, 2023. All cancellations requests received after August 12, 2023 will be a credit towards the 2024 conference.

SESSION RECORDINGS

IDA is pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to purchase audio recordings synced with session presentations of all eligible sessions from DyslexiaCon23. The complete set of conference recordings will be available for purchase during registration and on-site. Sessions will be sold individually for a fee following the completion of the conference. Sessions to be recorded will be listed in the conference guide distributed onsite and on the IDA website prior to the conference.

BADGES

All badges must be worn and visible to security staff and conference personnel for admission to all conference sessions and to enter the exhibit hall.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL

For more information about traveling to the conference, including discounts and hotel information, please visit DyslexiaIDA.org/Conference.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We make every effort to accommodate those with disabilities. Please indicate specific needs during the registration process, and an IDA representative will follow up with you.

WI-FI

Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout the meeting space. Please note that wireless Internet is provided as a benefit to attendees. However, to maintain high-speed availability for everyone, IDA requests that you limit your use to one device per person

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES

Get tips on how to make the most of your conference experience from IDA’s page for first-time attendees: DyslexiaIDA.org/Conference.

LOST AND FOUND

If you find or lose an item during the conference, please visit the registration area outside of the exhibit hall. We will also make every effort to notify attendees of missing items via the official conference mobile app.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

The Reading, Literacy & Learning app makes it easier than ever to give us your feedback on the conference. It allows you to instantly provide feedback regarding sessions, the venue, and the overall conference so that we can improve the conference year after year. The conference mobile app will be available for download in October.

SESSION HANDOUTS

Attendees are strongly encouraged to download and print handouts prior to arriving at the conference. IDA will not provide any printed handouts on-site. Handouts made available by presenters prior to the conference will be accessible for review, download, and printing from DyslexiaIDA.org/ Conference or by downloading the mobile app.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

To comply with continuing education requirements, IDA can only offer continuing education credit for sessions which attendees are registered. Please see page 7 for more information on continuing education.

Certificates of attendance will be automatically emailed to all attendees following the conference and may enable participants to register their credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations.

REFRESHMENT BREAKS

Refreshment breaks are provided for conference attendees mid-morning and mid-afternoon inside the exhibit hall. Food and beverages may be available for purchase throughout the convention center.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

All sessions will be held at the

The Hyatt Regency Columbus

350 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215

Tel: +1 614 463 1234

Fax: +1 614 280 3034

GENERAL REGISTRATION

The Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning conference is hub of information and support for anyone affected by dyslexia. Teachers, researchers, parents, advocates, and therapists are all invited to learn, network, and gain the tools they need to help those with dyslexia live successful, productive lives.

Our 3-day conference begins with the General Opening Session, Special Tracks and Symposia, followed by concurrent breakout sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This year’s In-Person Experience will provide presentations in Columbus, OH with recorded On-Demand access for a 30-day period. The IDA Exhibit Hall allows attendees to connect with vendors and service providers from coast to coast.

GENERAL REGISTRATION

This year’s in-person conference experience will provide on-site presentations in Columbus, OH at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Columbus from 8:00 am (EST) to 6:30 pm (EST) each day.

• 3 General Sessions

• Up to 6 On-Site Symposia and special Sessions

• Over 40 On-Site Concurrent Sessions

• Poster Presentations

• Additional Pre-recorded Sessions

• Live Exhibit Hall with Welcome Reception Invite

• Signature Welcome Bag

• Continuing Education Credits & Certificates of Attendance (based on session attendance and evaluation) (Family/Student Registrations not eligible.

• Networking Opportunities

• On-Demand access to all sessions for 30 days

ON-DEMAND REGISTRATION

We will bring the content to you! On-Demand access enables attendees to view content from anywhere. On-site sessions will be recorded daily and premiered via IDA TV starting October 23, 2023 for 30 days.

• 3 On-Demand General Sessions

• Up to 6 On-Demand Symposia and Special sessions

• Over 40 Recorded Concurrent Sessions

• Signature Welcome Bag

• Continuing Education Credits & Certificates of Attendance (based on session attendance and evaluation) (Family/Student Registrations not eligible.

• Virtual Speaker Meet & Greets

• On-Demand access to all sessions for 30 days

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The International Dyslexia Association is proud to offer continuing education credits at the Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference. Certificates of attendance will be available for each approved conference session.

IDA is an approved CEU provider for the following organizations:

• Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

• Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (OGA)

• Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI)

• International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)

• Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

CLOCK HOURS

Participants can earn specified clock hours for attending the 2023 Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference in-person sessions October 12-14, 2023, depending on sessions viewed. In addition, participants can earn specific clock hours for viewing the on-demand sessions beginning October 23, 2023 (based on total sessions viewed). Please contact your employer or agency prior to attending the conference to determine what is required for you to obtain credit hours. Participants must obtain certificates of attendance for each session through mytest.com.

ASHA participants can earn specified Clock Hours and ASHA CEUs depending on sessions viewed for in-person conference October 12-14, 2023. On-demand sessions will be available to view beginning October 23, 2023 and may qualify for clock hours and ASHA CEUs depending on sessions viewed.

Participants can obtain certificates of attendance for each session through mytest.com.

YOU CAN EARN CEUS BY

• Attending the in-person Conference and completing the evaluation and short quiz

• Watching recorded on-demand sessions and completing the evaluation and short quiz

GENERAL CERTIFICATES (ALTA, CERI, IMSELEC, OGA)

We offer continuing education credits at the Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference. IDA has partnered with the most creditable educational vendors in the industry to provide general certificates to attendees. A General Certificate of Attendance (COA) may be awarded via one certificate (which includes all earned credit hours) through mytest.com. These General Certificates of attendance will be available for approved conference sessions and may be obtained via in-person and on-demand. General Certificates may be granted for the following partner providers and more.

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (OGA), Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), and Wilson Reading System.

Participants can obtain certificates of attendance through mytest.com. Full Instructions will be available in the General Certificates of Attendance Guide at dyslexiacon.org.

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATION (ALTA)

ALTA members may use the generic certificate of attendance they receive via email for continuing education credit. Questions about continuing education credits should be directed to ALTA national headquarters (office@altaread.org).

INTERNATIONAL MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION COUNCIL (IMSLEC)

Graduates of IMSLEC-accredited training courses may use the generic certificate of attendance by IDA. Questions about continuing education credits may be direct to IMSLEC (janaj@mail.smu.edu). Please contact your employer or agency BEFORE attending the conference to determine what is required for you to obtain credit hours.

ACADEMY OF ORTON-GILLINGHAM PRACTITIONERS AND EDUCATORS (OGA)

The approved sessions approved for OGA CEUs are forthcoming.

Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI)

Center for Effective Reading Instruction certified educators may use the generic certificate(s) of attendance toward the renewal of their CERI credentials. For more information, please contact info@effectivereading.org.

WILSON READING SYSTEM

Wilson Reading System certified educators may use the certificate of attendance for the 2023 Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference toward the renewal of their Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) and Wilson Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credentials.

AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA)

The International Dyslexia Association is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course information for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level, and content area. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Sessions will be offered for a specified number of ASHA CEUs (various levels; professional area) depending on sessions attended or viewed.

CEU OPEN

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

CEU'S open and available OCTOBER 15 - 22, 2023

3 Day Conference: Clock Hours - TBA

ON-DEMAND

CEU'S open and available OCTOBER 23, 2023

Full On-Demand Conference: Clock Hours - TBA

YOU CAN EARN CEUS BY: Attending in-person or watching on-demand sessions and completing the evaluation and short quiz in mytest.com.

Step 1 - General Certificates must be obtained through mytest.com by taking a short quiz and submitting all sessions you attended.

Step 2 - Upon receiving your certificate please submit directly to your accrediting vendor.

ADVANCE CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Looking to advance your knowledge and gain credit for it. Back by popular demand, IDA will offer Advanced Certificates to those professionals looking for specialized training and education in structured literacy and instructional practices. Advanced Certificate sessions are taught by renowned IDA accredited training experts and institutional programs in the field of structured literacy and dyslexia.

Attendees that select this program will enjoy specialized instruction, group discussion and take-home information. The Specialty Certificate program is open this year to classroom teachers (only) seeking advanced knowledge and application in structured literacy. Due to the nature of coursework and program structure this program is only available to those attending conference in person. Sessions are presented as intensives and may involve group work, assignments and proof of attendance and participation.

Upon completion of all requisites successful candidates will receive an Advanced Certificate in Structured Literacy. In addition, CEU’s are available.

The 2023 In-Person Special Advanced Certificate Experience (Available In-Person Only for Classroom Teachers) includes:

• 5 Requisite Specialized Sessions (1 ½ - 2 hours per session)

• 6 Requisite Elective Sessions (choice of General, Symposia and/or Concurrent sessions)

• Hands on assignments and Q&A from instructors

• Poster Presentations

• Live Exhibit Hall with Welcome Reception Invite

• Signature Welcome Bag

• Continuing Education Credits & Certificates of Attendances (based on session attendance and evaluation)

• Group Learning & Networking Opportunities

• On-Demand access to all sessions for 30 days

We know how important is to have access to all of the great sessions being offered during the conference, therefore attendees applying for this certificate will have access to all sessions on IDA TV for 30 days.

CONFERENCE POLICIES

REGISTRATION

All sessions must be chosen at least twoweeks prior to the conference and appear on your conference schedule to be considered for continuing education credits.

CANCELLATION

All cancellations, without exception, must be in writing via email to conference@dyslexiaida. org. All refunds will be issued within 45 days from request less a $25 administrative fee. No cancellations after August 12, 2023. All cancellations requests received after August 12, 2023 will be a credit towards the 2024 conference.

SOLICITATION

IDA does not permit solicitation of any kind during the Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference, except by the paid exhibitors and sponsors during the virtual exhibit hall and networking times. Solicitation by any business or person other than exhibitors or sponsors is strictly prohibited.

SESSION ROOM CAPACITY

All slots inside of each session are available on a first-come, first-entry basis unless otherwise noted.

CONSENT TO RECORD

Registration and attendance or participation in the IDA Annual Conference and its affiliated meetings and events constitutes an agreement by the registrant for IDA and its affiliates to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events activities.

PLEASE NOTE: Continuing education credits can only be offered for those sessions for which attendees are registered. Please contact your employer or agency prior to attending the conference to determine what is required for you to obtain credit hours.

ENDORSEMENT DISCLAIMER

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is pleased to present a forum for information to benefit its constituents. It is IDA’s policy to not recommend or endorse any specific program, product, institution, company, or instructional material, noting that there are a number of such that present the critical components of instruction as defined by IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Any program, product, institution, company, or instructional material carrying the IDA Accredited seal meets the IDA Standards. Advertisements or products in this guide, or any other conference-related material, do not necessarily reflect the views of IDA.

CONFERENCE PLANNING

The Arch City is ready to give DyslexiaCon23 attendees a grand welcome. Book your air travel and hotel room for the IDA Conference in Columbus today! After a day packed of travel and the IDA Conference, you are going to need a place to rest your head at night. Columbus has a lot in store for you. Be sure to book your hotel soon!

The Hyatt Regency Columbus

350 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

(614) 463-1234

hyatt.com

Parking

Off-site self-parking is available at the Chestnut Street Garage, located one block south of the hotel and accessible via an enclosed and covered walkway. Parking at Chestnut Street Garage can be charged to your room. $22 /Overnight

Valet Parking

Overnight with in and out privileges. Please note the garage height restriction is 6’8”. $38 /Overnight

Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. Connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus. Located in the heart of the city, our hotel places you just steps from popular dining, shopping and entertainment.

Room nights are available from Wednesday - October 11th through Saturday - October 14th.

Rates

King Single $199.00 Queen Double $199.00

Cut Off Date

September 19, 2023

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

When it comes to getting from Columbus airport to downtown, there are different transportation options, all depending on your time schedule and budget: the fastest option is to hop on a taxi or ride share and the cheapest one is to take the local bus. Taking a Columbus Airport Taxi is by far the most convenient way to get to the downtown area, as it reaches the centre in merely 10 minutes.

Getting around the city is convenient and accessible. A wealth of transportation services are available to help you explore to your heart’s content once you arrive in downtown Columbus. Check out the resources below for a full list of each partners' procedures.

•Transportation Resource: Ride Guru

COLUMBUS

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is an international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The airport code "CMH" stands for "Columbus Municipal Hangar," the original name of the airport. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is primarily a passenger airport. It provides 148 non-stop flights to 31 airports via nine airlines daily. https://flycolumbus.com/

OCTOBER 12-24, 2023

AGENDA & PROGRAM

The following is a tentative agenda of event for the IDA 2023 Annual Conference. All times listed are Central Time.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 8:30 - 4:30 pm In-Person Sessions 12:00 - 6:30 pm IDA Exhibit Hall

OCTOBER 13, 2023 8:00 - 5:00 pm In-Person Sessions 9:00 - 6:30 pm IDA Exhibit Hall

OCTOBER 14, 2023 8:00 - 5:00 pm In-Person Sessions 9:00 - 3:30 pm IDA Exhibit Hall

What can you expect?

Simply put: premier content in an accelerated and versatile format. Sessions will be authentic (no recycled programming!), inspirational (not overwhelming!), interactive (no talking heads!) and unexpected (did we mention premier content?). Aligned with IDA’s Knowledge Practice Standards (KPS), the 2023 agenda features topics in four conference content tracks:

Family and Community Engagement

Family and community engagement sessions should provide information for individuals with dyslexia and their families. Sessions may focus on a common understanding of dyslexia and guidance for receiving high-quality interventions while fostering every individual’s well-being. Sessions may also include community engagement efforts for resources and models for strong collaboration among schools, families, and the community.

Individuals with dyslexia and related learning issues, parents, families, advocates, organizations, and community leaders.

Educational Leadership and Policy

Educational leadership and policy sessions should focus on public policy and specific efforts for increasing the capacity of educational institutions to improve literacy instruction which can lead to positive outcomes for all students, including those with dyslexia.

Legislators, policy makers, Department of Education staff, superintendents, principals, literacy and assessment coordinators, higher education pre-service faculty.

Educational Leadership and Policy

Educational leadership and policy sessions should focus on public policy and specific efforts for increasing the capacity of educational institutions to improve literacy instruction which can lead to positive outcomes for all students, including those with dyslexia.

Legislators, policy makers, Department of Education staff, superintendents, principals, literacy and assessment coordinators, higher education pre-service faculty.

Educational Leadership and Policy

Research sessions should provide information about the latest advances in the study of language and literacy, with a focus on the needs of students with dyslexia.

Researchers as well as practitioners interested in research. The topics can be advanced, and the reviewers are knowledgeable about research. Write the short Session Description and Detailed Overview in clear language.

EXHIBIT HALL

Each year, the IDA Exhibit Hall is an integral part of the IDA 2023 Annual Conference. Join us at the San Antonio Convention Center for the innovative Exhibit Hall providing an excellent in-person experience for attendees. This year’s Exhibit Hall will be no exception. Through the vendor exhibits, attendees are exposed to the latest products and services related to their profession.

As you enter the IDA Exhibit Hall, visit with over 80 exhibitors to find resources and solutions, learn about assistive technology products, hands-on teaching techniques, K-12 LD schools and college programs for LD students, publishers, and so much more!

This year we kick-off with a fabulous Opening Reception open to all attendees.

Additionally, you can partake in array of activities including book signings, mini guest talks, shopping and our annual Passport to Literacy where you can WIN exciting prizes! You don't want to miss this experience.

EXHIBITOR HOURS

All times listed are Central Time

Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13, 2023 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

95 Percent Group

AIM Institute for Learning & Research

Amplify

Brainspring

Brilliantly Dyslexic | Brilliant Strengths

Brookes Publishing

Camp Dunnabeck

Children's Dyslexia Centers, Inc.

Collaborative Classroom

Cosworth Publishing

Curriculum Associates

Durango Mountain Camp

Dyslexia Boutique

EPS School Specialty

Forman School

Great Minds

Heggerty

High Noon Books

IMSE-Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)

Jemicy School

Kendore Learning/Syllables Reading Center

Keys to Literacy

Learning Without Tears

Lexercise

Lexia

Mount St. Joseph University

National Center on Improving Literacy

Nessy Learning

New Century Education Foundation, Inc.

North Coast Education Services

ObjectiveEd

Orcam

Orton-Gillingham Academy

OTTER Reading

Phonic Books

Really Great Reading

Redwood Literacy

Region 4 Education Service Center

Riveting Results

Savvas Learning Company

Scottish Rite for Children

Sortegories

Stern Math, LLC

Structured Literacy Solutions LLC

The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

The Apple Group, Inc.

The Gow School

The Handwriting Collaborative

The New Community School

The Reading League

The Summerbell Method

University of Florida Literacy Institute

Valley Speech Language and Learning Center / Esperanza Program

Whole Phonics

Wilson Language Training

Word Travel Press LLC

WPS

Zaner-Bloser

IDA AWARDS

The International Dyslexia Association is pleased to present annual awards to recognize those active in the field of dyslexia and also those who struggle with learning disabilities, yet have reached great levels of achievement despite the challenges they face.

The Samuel Torrey Orton Award

The Samuel Torrey Orton Award is the International Dyslexia Association’s highest honor. The Award recognizes a person or persons who have:

• Made a vital contribution to our scientific understanding of dyslexia, or

• Significantly enhanced and advanced our capacity to successfully intervene and assist people with dyslexia, or

• Expanded national and international awareness of dyslexia, or

• Demonstrated unusual competence and dedication in service to people with dyslexia

Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award

The Margaret Byrd Rawson Award recognizes the work of an individual to advance the mission of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). The Award shall be given to a member of IDA whose work on behalf of IDA embodies Margaret Rawson’s:

• Compassion

• Leadership

• Commitment to excellence,

• Fervent advocacy for people with dyslexia

• And whose work is nationally recognized as furthering the mission of IDA

The Norman Geschwind Memorial Lecture

When Norman Geschwind died of cardiac arrest on November 4, 1984, the Orton Society, (now the International Dyslexia Association; IDA), lost a member of its Board of Directors, a speaker of great note, the scientific mind behind the society’s Neuroanatomy Study, and a dear friend. Dr. Geschwind was Chief of Neurology at Beth Israel Hospital and was James Jackson Putnam Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He also held professorships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Psychology and the School of Health Sciences and Technology. His interest in the work of the Orton Society stemmed from his research on the relationship between brain anatomy and behavior. To honor Dr. Geschwind’s memory, in 1985 the Orton Society established a Norman Geschwind Memorial Lecture Fund that is used to provide a speaker at the IDA Annual Conference. The speaker is to represent the broad nature of Dr. Geschwind’s interests in dyslexia and related disabilities and abilities. The legacy of his curiosity lives on. (Perspectives on Dyslexia, Winter 1985)

Distinction of Service Award

The IDA Circle of Excellence Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer in a leadership role for the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). This individual has achieved the following:

• Significant impact on IDA and the people we serve at the local, state, national, or international level in any of the following capacities: editorial board or committee leadership, program delivery, community outreach, fundraising efforts, marketing and communications and governance responsibilities.

• Consistent service as a proud ambassador for the organization

IDA Excellence in Leadership

IDA created this Award in 2013 to honor an individual who, through their profession, tirelessly aims to improve the lives of those with dyslexia. This Award is given in recognition of excellence in service to individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the greater community.

The Remy Johnston award recognizes a young student who is a worthy role model for others, refuses to be limited by the challenges of learning differences, and strives for excellence, choosing to live life as an achiever.

Early Career Award for Contributions to Research

This award is given to an early-career researcher and conference speaker whose innovative research has had a positive impact on the lives of individuals with dyslexia.

The Pinnacle Award recognizes a person or persons or who has publicly acknowledged that he or she is dyslexic and has achieved a high level of success and or prominence in any chosen field. Created in 2013 to honor an individual who tirelessly aims to improve the lives of those with dyslexia

The IDA Branch Excellence Awards were established to recognize branches that have made exceptional contributions and outstanding achievements in promoting IDA’s mission and vision in their local area.

Remy Johnston Merit Award

The Pinnacle Award

The IDA Branch Excellence Award

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Nancy Mather, Ph.D.

Nancy Mather is a Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She has served as a learning disabilities teacher, a diagnostician, a university professor, and an educational consultant. She has published numerous articles and books and conducts workshops on assessment and instruction for students with dyslexia both nationally and internationally. Her most recent book on dyslexia is Essentials of Dyslexia: Assessment and Intervention, 2nd edition (Mather & Wendling, 2024). She is a co-author of several widely used tests, including the Woodcock-Johnson IV. In addition, Dr. Mather and co-authors have just completed the Tests of Dyslexia (Mather, McCallum, Bell, & Wendling, 2024), a comprehensive standardized assessment that is designed to help identify dyslexia in individuals of all ages.

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Dyslexia (and a Few Other Things)

Everyone concerned with dyslexia should know certain things. This session will review ten aspects of dyslexia that need to be considered, acknowledged, and addressed by parents, teachers, and related professionals. Examples include: the necessity of systematic reading and spelling instruction with highly trained teachers, the reality of comorbidity, the impact of dyslexia on self-esteem, and the importance of nurturing strengths. The session will also include a few other things.

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Martha C. Hougen, Ph.D.

Dr. Hougen is a national consultant collaborating with state leadership and institutions of higher education to improve educator preparation in the implementation of the science of reading and instruction. As a teacher, school administrator, and pre-service and in-service professional development provider, she advocated for effective literacy instruction for all students. She led the Higher Education Collaborative at the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, The University of Texas at Austin, and supported educator preparation programs with the CEEDAR Center at the University of Florida. Currently she works with organizations promoting the Science of Reading and serves on the board of the Center for Effective Reading Instruction. In addition to numerous publications, Dr. Hougen has authored three textbooks: The Fundamentals of Literacy Assessment & Instruction, Pre-K-6, 1st and 2nd editions (Hougen & Smartt, 2012, 2020) and The Fundamentals of Literacy Assessment & Instruction, 6-12 (Hougen, 2014).

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Marcia Barnes, Ph.D.

Marcia Barnes, Ph.D. is a Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. She conducts research on the cognitive processes associated with difficulties in reading and mathematics in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and children at risk for or with learning disabilities.

Her program of research in reading involves: the construction of novel instruments to assess inference and text-integration skills; testing sources of reading comprehension difficulties in adolescent readers; and the creation and testing of interventions to improve reading comprehension.

Her research in early mathematics is concerned with testing interventions that address both the mathematical and cognitive difficulties of young children at high risk for developing disabilities in mathematics and with understanding sources of risk for complex learning disabilities involving difficulties in both early math and reading.

Her research has received federal funding from the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. She is the author of many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and co-authored a widely-used book on learning disability identification, assessment, and intervention.

Her research papers have appeared in various journals including, Scientific Studies of Reading; Psychological Bulletin; Journal of Educational Psychology; Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness; Journal of Learning Disabilities; Journal of the International Neuropsychological Association; and Neuropsychology.

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