Washington Branch International Dyslexia Association

It’s not too late to join us! Register at the link below.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/book-study-for-beneath-the-surface-of-words-what-english-spelling-reveals-and-why-it-matters-by-sue-scibetta-hegland

When educators and advocates are informed, learners thrive.

🌱 Spring Forward with IDA and explore how you can create change and help move literacy forward in your area.
👉 Become a member today:
https://www.wabida.org

Become a member between April 1-May 31 and use the SPRING15 discount code on the More Information page for 15% off your membership!�

Creating better outcomes for individuals with dyslexia begins with understanding and action.

This spring, Spring Forward with IDA and be part of a global movement advancing evidence-based literacy and dyslexia awareness.
🌍 Knowledge leads to change.
👉 Join IDA today: https://www.wabida.org/join
Become a member between April 1-May 31 and use the SPRING15 discount code on the More Information page for 15% off your membership!�

There’s still time to join us!

If you teach upper elementary through high school, this class will help you make vocabulary, reading, and spelling come alive through engaging Latin and Greek morpheme strategies your students will actually enjoy.

Help your students break apart complex words, build confidence, and grow as readers—while making your teaching more dynamic and memorable. 20 CE Clock Hours and 2 university credits offered. No prerequisites required.

Registration closes April 17th. Head to the website to sign up: https://wiredforreading.com/shop/courses-registration/courses/advanced-course/

Join us and walk away with fun, practical tools you can use right away!

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) affirmed today that dyslexia, a reading disability, is entirely unrelated to a person's intelligence or cognitive potential. Dyslexic individuals possess the capacity to think, lead, and achieve at the highest levels, and countless have gone on to accomplish extraordinary achievements across every field.

IDA stands firmly in support of dyslexic learners by advancing evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading, while also championing the unique strengths, resilience, and potential that define this community.

Join the WABIDA Board of Directors for a viewing and discussion of the documentary Left Behind. We will be meeting on March 29th at 5:45 via Zoom.

This gripping feature documentary tells the story of five tenacious mothers determined to establish the first public school in New York City for children with dyslexia.

Please click on the link in the comments to register. We hope you will join us!

The Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association stands with LDA and NCLD in support of individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. We are concerned by recent disparaging comments about dyslexia in the media. Such statements reinforce harmful misconceptions about a condition that affects millions of individuals and has no relationship to intelligence.

Dyslexia is a neurobiological, language-based learning difference, not a measure of intelligence or potential. With appropriate, evidence-based instruction, individuals with dyslexia can and do succeed. Misinformation contributes to stigma and can discourage families from seeking support.

We remain committed to promoting accurate understanding, early identification, and effective literacy instruction so every student has the opportunity to thrive. For accurate information on dyslexia, please read the revised definition from the International Dyslexia Association on their website. For a list of some presidents with dyslexia, please see The Gow School’s website. The International Dyslexia Association also has success stories and invites individuals to share their own.

!!!!URGENT ACTION ALERT!!!!
ESHB 1295 IS UNDER ATTACK!
Organized opposition in the past 24 hours has been intense.

In the past 24 hours there has been a deluge of opposition. We need our policy makers to hear that literacy is an equity issue and that this bill has your support!

If you support literacy, THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW.

3 Ways to Take Action:

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Inspired and energized after the Washington Branch IDA Board of Directors retreat this weekend. Always grateful to learn with people so committed to supporting students with dyslexia.

Join us and the entire dyslexia community as we advocate for structured literacy for all!