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General Information
SAN ANTONIO, TX
The 2022 Annual IDA Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference will be offered both in-person and on-demand. The in-person session will take place November 10-12, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. The virtual conference will include General Sessions and a Poster Session On-Demand that will be available November 15, 2022. Only registration package holders can access the conference online at idaTV.org.
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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 made in writing via email to conference@dyslexiaida.org by October 10, 2022. IDA will refund registration fees, less a $50 cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed within twelve weeks following the conference. If you cancel any time after October 10, 2022, or if you are unable to attend the conference for any reason, we cannot refund your registration fees in whole or in part. No refunds will be processed for special sessions with fees/event tickets on or after October 10, 2022.
SESSION RECORDINGS
IDA is pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to purchase audio recordings synced with session presentations of all eligible sessions from DyslexiaCon22.. 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.
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, including the IDA Café inside the exhibit hall.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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
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.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
All sessions will be held at the
San Antonio Convention Center 900 E Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205
general registration
The Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning conference is a 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, and the Special Tracks and Symposia, followed by concurrent breakout sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This year’s In-Person and On-Demand Conference experience will provide LIVE presentations in San Antonio from 8:00 am (CT) to 6:30 pm (CT) each day with recorded On-Demand access over a 30-day conference period. These sessions, along with our highly popular Award Lectures, provide relevant and tangible take-aways for attendees. The IDA Virtual Exhibit Hall allows attendees to connect with vendors and service providers from coast to coast.
REGISTRATION TYPE
FULL REGISTRATION - IN-PERSON (EARLY BIRD)
FULL REGISTRATION - IN-PERSON (REGULAR)
MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
$429.00 $529.00
$459.00 $579.00
$575.00 $629.00
GENERAL REGISTRATION
This year’s in-person conference experience will provide on-site presentations in San Antonio, TX, at the beautiful San Antonio Convention Center – Riverwalk from 8:00 am (CT) to 6:30 pm (CT) each day starting Thursday – November 10th through Saturday – November 12th.
Sessions • Up to 36 On-Site Concurrent & Recorded
Sessions • Poster Presentations • Additional Pre-recorded Sessions • Live Exhibit Hall with Welcome Reception
Certificates of Attendances (based on session attendance and evaluation) • Networking Opportunities • On-Demand access to all sessions for 30 days We will bring the content to you! This year’s virtual conference experience enables attendees to attend from anywhere. Attendees can join us virtually and experience DyslexiaCon22 during the event. On-site sessions will be recorded daily and premiered via IDA TV starting Friday – November 11th through Sunday – November 13th each day.
The virtual conference allows participants to view conference content, learn from an engaged community, and be inspired by others to work towards a mutual goal … Until everyone can read.
• 3 On-Demand General Sessions • Up to 6 On-Demand Symposia and Special sessions • Up to 36 Recorded Concurrent Sessions • Additional Pre-recorded Sessions • Signature Welcome Bag • Continuing Education Credits &
Certificates of Attendances (based on session attendance and evaluation) • Virtual Speaker Meet & Greets • On-Demand access to all sessions for 30 days
VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND REGISTRATION
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)
Participants can earn specified clock hours for attending the 2022 Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference in-person sessions, November 10-12, 2022, depending on sessions viewed. In addition, participants can earn specific clock hours for viewing the ondemand sessions beginning November 11 – 13, 2022 (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 test.com.
ASHA participants can earn specified Clock Hours and ASHA CEUs depending on sessions viewed for in-person conference November 10 – 12, 2022. On-demand sessions will be available to view beginning November 11 -13, 2022, and may qualify for clock hours and ASHA CEUs depending on sessions viewed.
YOU CAN EARN CEUs BY • Attending the LIVE Stream Conference and complete the evaluation and short quiz • Watch pre-recorded on-demand sessions and complete the evaluation and short quiz
What CEUs are right for you Obtain certification through test.com Watch, quiz and you’re done!
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA) The International Dyslexia Association is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speechlanguage 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. The in-person sessions (November 10-12) will be offered for a specified number of ASHA CEUs (various levels; professional area) depending on sessions viewed. The on-demand program is offered for ASHA CEUs (various levels; professional area), depending on sessions viewed. On-demand viewing will begin November 11 – 13.
The ASHA submission process is available via the ASHA Certificates of Attendance Guide for 2022. GENERAL CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
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) or individual certificates per session through Test.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.
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).
ACADEMY OF ORTON-GILLINGHAM PRACTITIONERS AND EDUCATORS (OGA) The 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.
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. WILSON READING SYSTEM Wilson Reading System certified educators may use the certificate of attendance for the 2022 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.
Participants can obtain certificates of attendance for each session through test.com. Full Instructions are available in the General Certificates of Attendance Guide for 2022.
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Advanced Certification Registration
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (IN-PERSON)
Looking to advance your knowledge and gain credit for it? For the first time ever, IDA will offer Advanced Certificates to those professionals looking for specialized training and education in structured literacy, instructional practices, or administration. 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 to classroom teachers, dyslexia specialists and school system administrators seeking advanced knowledge and application in structured literacy, instructional practice or school administration. 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, Instructional Practice or Administration. In addition, CEU’s are available. The 2022 In-Person Special Advanced Certificate (Available In-Person Only)
Experience 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.
REGISTRATION Advanced certificate class only must be chosen at least two-weeks 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 15, 2022. All cancellations requests received after August 15, 2022 will be a credit towards the 2023 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 event 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.
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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 River City is ready to give DyslexiaCon22 attendees a royal welcome. Book your air travel and hotel room for the IDA Conference in San Antonio today! After a day packed of travel and the IDA Conference, you are going to need a place to rest your head at night. San Antonio has a lot in store for you. Be sure to book your hotel soon!
Rates Single & Double $219 Trip $239 Quad $259
San Antonio
Marriott Rivercenter
Parking On-site: $42 Daily Valet parking: $52 Daily 1889 East Market Street San Antonio, Texas 78205, USA (210) 224-4555 marriott.com
San Antonio
Marriott Riverwalk
Parking On-site: $52 Daily
Cut Off Date October 14, 2022
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Let’s Connect!
The International Dyslexia Association Austin is dedicated to all children reading from Central Texas to the Valley. Our mission is to educate all stakeholders from parents and students to educators and lawmakers.
San Antonio Airport
Just 8 miles away, it only takes about 15 minutes to get from the San Antonio International Airport to where all of the action is in downtown San Antonio. The San Antonio International Airport has implemented safety measures throughout the gate and terminal areas, as well as plexiglass barriers at TSA check-in, ticket counters and store counters. Check out their website for more details at www.flysanantonio.com.
Find Your Way
Centrally located in the River City’s downtown, the San Antonio Convention Center is easily accessible from the Interstate. Plus, with the building prime location you can find convenient parking in a garage or lot close to the Convention Center. For location, directions and parking click the resource below:
Location - Directions - Parking
Ground Transportation
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 San Antonio. Check out the resources below for a full list of each partners' procedures.
• Transportation Resource:
Centro San Antonio • Ride Share: Lyft and Uber • Rental Cars: Avis and
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